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AO03 PUF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,837 mi
Last recorded71,837 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,837 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,295 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 43,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,269 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 40,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,278 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 36,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,388 miles

front nearside valance has damage

off side of bonnet slightly proud of wing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

steering is rough on a right hand lock and grabs

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,309 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre cracking

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 PUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

AO03 PUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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