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CF03 SPF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,902 mi
Last recorded211,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 211,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 211,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2023 209,390 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inside arches. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Anti roll bar hydraulic pipes and unit weeping fluid. (corrosion) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to ladder chassis near tow bar mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension hydraulic pipes corroded and weeping along side of vehicle. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 209,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, fogged. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and side light at the same time. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near body mounting and anti roll bar D bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inside arches. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Anti roll bar hydraulic pipes and unit weeping fluid. (corrosion) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to ladder chassis near tow bar mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension hydraulic pipes corroded and weeping along side of vehicle. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 203,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose body panel/bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 197,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 197,859 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 191,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear bumper slight damage but secure

unable to check all components due to being covered in engine oil

Fail 24 Nov 2020 191,288 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to check all components due to being covered in engine oil

Pass 10 May 2019 172,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 157,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 157,249 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,113 miles

Desel leak n/s of engine

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge on legal limit

O/s n/s suspention link split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,110 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

servo vaccume pipe chaffed

suspension level sensors rubber mount badly perrished n/s insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

servo vaccume pipe chaffed

suspension level sensors rubber mount badly perrished n/s insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,849 miles

Steering box slightly damp

play in nearside front draglink end from steering box

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,454 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated(pads appear 80% worn)

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 13 Nov 2007 56,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front & rear brake discs deteriated(pads appear 80% worn)

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,133 miles

Oil leak

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 SPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SPF, 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 SPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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