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CF03 JXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 162,655 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,313 miles

O/s/f door check strap insecure.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 133,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

*N/s wiper leaves mark on screen.*

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

O/s/f door check strap insecure.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 brake pipe end behind n/s front wheel in arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to check rear underside of vehicle due to covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 brake pipe end behind n/s front wheel in arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to check rear underside of vehicle due to covered in underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 brake pipe ends behind wheel in arch way (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s center chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s center chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension pipes along side o/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension pipes corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front & rear brake pipes corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,220 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,079 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,440 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,311 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low on tread (2mm)

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to running above chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,244 miles

o/s/rear bump stop missing

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to protective covers

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,190 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,631 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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CF03 JXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF03 JXB, 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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CF03 JXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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