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AO03 MXS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,467 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 MXS registered?

AO03 MXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is AO03 MXS safe to buy?

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