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AP03 EFH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 120,313 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 120,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 117,030 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,306 miles

general corrosion on chassis surface

Fail 13 Jun 2019 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on chassis surface

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 106,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,337 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 101,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,653 miles

Rear step frame corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,376 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,663 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 EFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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