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AV03 ROZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,754 mi
Last recorded107,754 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ROZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 105,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end as marked in yellow on front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive will require attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive may require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

front lower crossmember under radiator corroded

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive may require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

front lower crossmember under radiator corroded

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,574 miles

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

offside front suspension sitting low?

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,696 miles

nearside front and rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars

rear number plate lights dim in operation?

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,326 miles

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,404 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,312 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight bind nearside rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,768 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,313 miles

Nearside front tyre on wear bars ,tyre just on legal limits.225/55/18 h

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil underside of engine (diesel?)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,378 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 ROZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ROZ, 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 ROZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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