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CE03 XZG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 127,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 123,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Weeping from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle properly underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2023 117,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle well undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2022 114,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 109,199 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SERVO MOUNTING (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - black painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box / turbo pipe - area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,228 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,565 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,428 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,397 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 XZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 XZG registered?

CE03 XZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is CE03 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 XZG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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