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AO03 CVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 133,870 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 130,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,686 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 122,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 114,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 105,569 miles

All tyres just above limit

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,161 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

heavy surface corrosion front crossrail treatment reqd,

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,571 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,469 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AO03 CVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 CVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO03 CVW registered?

AO03 CVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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