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CE03 DFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 143,392 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember under rad (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper end missing

Pass 5 Oct 2024 141,773 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 140,883 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 111,987 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,559 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 57,556 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 91,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,728 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,643 miles

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

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,643 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,784 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 75,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,450 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 69,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,286 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,937 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,593 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES PASS M.O.T TEST BUT DO NOT COMPLY WITH CURRENT D.V.L.A.REGULATIONS.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,780 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 DFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE03 DFZ, 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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CE03 DFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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