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AP03 EFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,515 miles

Front and rear brake discs have signs of being over heated

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres cracking

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish and separate

Wiper mechanism worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 127,504 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs have signs of being overheated

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres cracking

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish and separate

Wiper mechanism worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,657 miles

Offside front tyre has cut in tread

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,565 miles

Oil leak around rear differential

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear chassis sections corroded and swollen

Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak around rear differential

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear chassis sections corroded and swollen

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 108,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,554 miles

ALL 'FLEXI' BRAKE HOSE FERRALS CORRODED.

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND REAR AXLE.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE OPERATION SLOW TO REACT.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 98,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ALL 'FLEXI' BRAKE HOSE FERRALS CORRODED.

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND REAR AXLE.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE OPERATION SLOW TO REACT.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,616 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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AP03 EFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP03 EFE, 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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AP03 EFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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