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PG03 AOA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,133 mi
Last recorded274,133 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 274,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose at nearside front of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 274,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose at nearside front of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 255,727 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2014 215,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in wiper motor linkage

Fail 17 Dec 2014 215,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in wiper motor linkage

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,643 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 44,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PG03 AOA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PG03 AOA, 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 PG03 AOA registered?

PG03 AOA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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