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AY03 PNF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,262 mi
Last recorded169,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 169,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 168,645 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 166,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,341 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 160,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,545 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 157,545 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,447 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 152,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 147,960 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension tower corroded but not weakened

Off side front suspension tower corroded but not weakened

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 146,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,808 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 143,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 131,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,014 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,127 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,098 miles

hand brake warning light faulty.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,098 miles

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

hand brake warning light faulty.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 81,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,500 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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AY03 PNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 PNF, 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 AY03 PNF registered?

AY03 PNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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