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AP03 EFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

143,687 mi
Last recorded143,687 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension levering arm cable on working at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2022 119,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension levering arm cable on working at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2022 119,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

MODERATE UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,566 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil/ transmission /power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,429 miles

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

Oil leak engine/axle area, ()

Pass 5 May 2017 102,954 miles

Moderate underside surface corrosion in prescribed areas

Fail 3 May 2017 102,951 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Moderate underside surface corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2015 93,556 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 May 2014 88,151 miles

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

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

offside front axle leaking

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 May 2014 88,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front axle leaking

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 79,340 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 79,340 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 73,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,427 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,682 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 EFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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