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AV03 EKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,583 mi
Last recorded155,583 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 155,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant tank empty

Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,186 miles

Offside Rear chassis starting to corode

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on hub (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,218 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on hub (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,011 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal pipes to offside rear anti roll bar damper corroded

nearside front anti roll bar d shape bush slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing/worn outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,353 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,887 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,887 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,374 miles

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,920 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 EKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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