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C3 COW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,862 mi
Last recorded154,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 154,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 142,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 130,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,472 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ace system ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 121,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Oil leak ace system ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,211 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 119,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 117,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,876 miles

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

Suspension leveling system has been disconected coil springs and shockabsorbers front and rear.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Hand brake has long travel.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 96,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake near end of travel

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,887 miles

Hand brake near end of travel

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,023 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,399 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,398 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,346 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C3 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C3 COW, 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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C3 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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