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RX03 AKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,591 mi
Last recorded167,591 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 AKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,488 miles

fuel filter leaking[rear]

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,337 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,543 miles

advise both sides rear backing plates starting to deteriortae

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 100,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 89,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,549 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,336 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,607 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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RX03 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX03 AKU, 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 RX03 AKU registered?

RX03 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is RX03 AKU safe to buy?

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