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AV03 WKW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,375 mi
Last recorded144,375 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 144,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre rear outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside has surface corrosion on rear of chassis

Underside is muddy

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 122,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 122,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 112,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis leg has slight corrosion but passed C.A.T TEST (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has slight corrosion but passed c.a.t. test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has slight corrosion but passed c.a.t. test (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,401 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg at n/s shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,825 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,125 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 76,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

during lock to lock check there is a loud clicking which seems to be coming from the steering box

o/s/r passenger door does not unlock using central locking system

Pass 7 May 2010 72,614 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 66,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 66,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 60,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,228 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 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKW, 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 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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