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AO03 MLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,681 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,016 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs and outer sills

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,403 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chip in front screen middle

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chip in front screen middle

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 104,777 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,157 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,507 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,705 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,870 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,715 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 MLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLY, 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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AO03 MLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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