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AO03 MTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake light on all the time

Fail 29 Jul 2024 89,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake light on all the time

Fail 24 May 2024 89,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.13 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,598 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 88,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,796 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,504 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside reversing lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,171 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,537 miles

slight power steering leak

slight rear diff leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,174 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,025 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 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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