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CE03 MVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

250,005 mi
Last recorded250,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 250,005 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2026 250,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2025 238,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2024 230,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 230,932 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 224,360 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 224,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 214,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 203,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 194,134 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 194,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 188,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 175,726 miles

Rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 11 May 2017 165,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 157,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 18 May 2015 150,416 miles

No rear seats fitted.

Pass 16 May 2014 139,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 130,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 130,063 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 121,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 103,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,197 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 MVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

CE03 MVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CE03 MVT safe to buy?

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