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CE03 BBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 173,270 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 173,261 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 166,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 166,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,243 miles

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

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link showing signs of wear

Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,243 miles

Brake disc contaminated rear nearside + offside hub seals leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 146,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,424 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,441 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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CE03 BBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CE03 BBJ, 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 CE03 BBJ registered?

CE03 BBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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