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AO03 PVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,535 miles

Both rear shocks week

Front rad cross member corroded

Slight play in steering joints

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,137 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 104,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 104,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,301 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 47,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,168 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 PVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

AO03 PVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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