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CE03 MWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,783 mi
Last recorded187,783 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 187,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 186,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 185,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 182,063 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 182,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 177,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 171,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,985 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 145,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres perishing

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 141,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 141,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear [2] & cross pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to deteriorate

Surface corrosion rear chassis members &c.. Front radiator support tube corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,455 miles

Front bumper lower beam corroded

Surface corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,847 miles

All discs slightly worn / lipped

Front bumper lower beam corroded [bolt on]

Offside rear brake backplate corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 131,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 126,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis rusty

front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake disc shield bably corroded

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 126,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis rusty

front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake disc shield bably corroded

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 117,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear chassis rusty

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,413 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear chassis rusty

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2010 108,789 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear inner brake disc shield corroded

rear no plate slightly delaminating

rear seat in folded position belt not tested

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear inner brake disc shield corroded

rear no plate slightly delaminating

rear seat in folded position belt not tested

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,642 miles

front disks lipped/worn

o/s/rear disk dust cover rusted

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

front disks lipped/worn

o/s/rear disk dust cover rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,303 miles

front wipers split

Fail 5 Mar 2008 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wipers split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,218 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

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 MWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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