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AV03 CRF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

184,213 mi
Last recorded184,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 184,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 178,634 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 178,618 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,080 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to inner wing

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 155,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight play in upper and lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,764 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,764 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Component on engine. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 85,090 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,230 miles

Fuel leak

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 65,230 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel leak

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,324 miles

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

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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AV03 CRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV03 CRF, 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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AV03 CRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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