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AP03 EFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 171,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 171,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 168,640 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 166,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,768 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 142,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 142,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 136,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 136,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 128,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADJACENT TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADJACENT TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 119,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADJACENT TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADJACENT TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 105,906 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chasis corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 98,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,262 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,689 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,363 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 57,071 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

INSECURE DIESEL TANK CAP FLAP.

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

Pass 10 May 2006 40,693 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 40,687 miles

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

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

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

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 EFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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