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CE03 MLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,179 mi
Last recorded134,179 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,968 miles

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

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

both sides rear chassis corroded

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,077 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs heavily corrodded,all discs have heavy surface corrosion veicle appears to have been left idle?

front dust covers/backing plates corrodded

front hubs both sides heavily corrodded

rear backing plates/ dust covers corrodded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,067 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs heavily corrodded,all discs have heavy surface corrosion veicle appears to have been left idle?

front dust covers/backing plates corrodded

front hubs both sides heavily corrodded

rear backing plates/ dust covers corrodded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,543 miles

car has been stood for a long time

Fail 16 Dec 2010 96,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car has been stood for a long time

Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,093 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 94,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,394 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 65,484 miles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,556 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 MLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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