MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
red brake warning light on
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes at hose join ferrules (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear hub seal leaking suspected to be inner pad
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear hub seal leaking suspected to be inner pad
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
high level brake light inoperative †slight play in all track rod ends †rear brakes imbalanced †front brake discs slightly lipped & corroded †all tyres cracking in treads †osr tyre badly worn on inner edge †front & rear brake pads worn †nsf tyre worn
osf window inoperative †washer fluid output poor
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 AEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DS03 AEB, 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 DS03 AEB registered?
DS03 AEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is DS03 AEB safe to buy?
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