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AWP 8

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 8
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 107,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,920 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 101,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,567 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,111 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 47,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 40,947 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 40,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,593 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 28,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,112 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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AWP 8 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AWP 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWP 8 registered?

AWP 8 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AWP 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWP 8 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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