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AV03 CVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,463 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Rotten (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Half, needs treating ASAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,665 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 74,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,247 miles

Dog cage fitted to rear, unable to fully check adult seat belts

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR/OSR brake discs worn

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 48,231 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Dog cage fitted to rear, unable to fully check adult seat belts

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR/OSR brake discs worn

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

OSF bumber damaged but secure.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,001 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

OSF body damaged but secure.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,933 miles

Dog cage fitted to rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Dog cage fitted to rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,868 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 CVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CVF, 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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What year was AV03 CVF registered?

AV03 CVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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