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AP03 ULL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ULL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 143,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 139,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,967 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,762 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,359 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 87,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

PAS fluid on minimum mark

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PAS fluid on minimum mark

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,338 miles

Offside Inner 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 ULL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULL, 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 ULL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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