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CE03 VCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 90,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,082 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,524 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,324 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,810 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,685 miles

Oil leak

advise front registration plate starrting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,812 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 VCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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