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CF03 SBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,600 mi
Last recorded141,600 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 141,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 141,593 miles

Rear Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard corroded and fallen off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whats linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stop prescribed area corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp has some water ingress

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis has some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp has some water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,236 miles

Front undertray sopport panel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 116,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and lower ball joints slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has water ingress

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 104,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3b)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,162 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower .n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,123 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Rear tyres have perishing on sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake disc shields corroded

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,101 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,523 miles

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

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

PAS pipes slightly corroded

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

front brake disc shields rusty

n/s headlamp has slight water ingress

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2012 63,980 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp has slight water ingress

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,980 miles

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

n/s headlamp has slight water ingress

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,068 miles

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

o/s front bump stop missing

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,577 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,951 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 SBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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