CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR03 ELM

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 ELM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,035 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR03 ELM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 AR03 ELM, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR03 ELM?

You can check the full history of AR03 ELM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR03 ELM registered?

AR03 ELM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AR03 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 ELM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR03 ELM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR03 ELM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.