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AO03 RVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 120,405 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel filler flap wont secure in the closed position

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

one horn button missing on steering wheel

Fail 21 May 2025 120,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel filler flap wont secure in the closed position

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

one horn button missing on steering wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2024 119,180 miles

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

One horn button missing on steering wheel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 119,180 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step mounts x4 (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

One horn button missing on steering wheel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 117,002 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 117,002 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 115,057 miles

Brake performance not tested Condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear seat doesn't latch (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Bottom chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Both bump stops missing

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 113,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 113,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,090 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2019 103,145 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2018 95,359 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

oil around front differential unit

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,184 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 88,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,562 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,829 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 57,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,980 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 RVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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