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AV03 CRK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,661 mi
Last recorded166,661 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 166,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg around suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg around suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 165,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal tow bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal tow bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis has general corrosion along its length

Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,475 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 164,474 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 162,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 161,841 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 147,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 134,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 134,028 miles

Offside Fluid suspension leaking anti roll bar shock (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,479 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine, transfer box and rear axle oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine, transfer box and rear axle oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2011 95,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine oil leak. Transfer box oil leak.

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

steering box oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 95,670 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine oil leak. Transfer box oil leak.

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

steering box oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 87,664 miles

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)

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

bonnet release handle broken

both rear brake back plates badly corroded

oil leak from steering box pinion seal

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,865 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake lamp not working

offside front outer forward track rod end joint play [non adjustable end]

Pass 29 May 2008 73,732 miles

centre brake lamp not working

offside front outer forward track rod end joint play [non adjustable end]

Pass 18 May 2007 58,087 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 58,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 44,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 31 May 2006 44,255 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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AV03 CRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV03 CRK, 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 CRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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