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CE03 CZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,947 mi
Last recorded185,947 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 185,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 184,288 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 181,784 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 181,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 179,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both sides lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,442 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both sides door steps slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 176,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides main chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 173,933 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 173,931 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn panhard ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 169,687 miles

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

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

both side steps are starting to corrode out

Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 137,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 136,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolent leak

Oil leak

Slight play in the offside drag link

Pass 3 Dec 2013 129,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,232 miles

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

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

offside rear lense cracked

oil leak

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 CZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE03 CZP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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