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B50 CTA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,083 mi
Last recorded176,083 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 CTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 176,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed and corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 169,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,197 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 160,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar bush/watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,040 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 132,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,189 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,595 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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B50 CTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B50 CTA, 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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B50 CTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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