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CF03 WHM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,829 mi
Last recorded176,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 176,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 168,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 168,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear brake disc shields missing

both nearside and offside rear brake pads becoming low

both nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

exhaust centre silencer baffles loose

front ACE unit pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre bald on edges and has cuts in tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 161,392 miles

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum mark

nearside rear brake disc stone shield corroded away

nearside rear brake pads becoming low

offside rear brake disc stone shield missing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 161,346 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)

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum mark

nearside rear brake disc stone shield corroded away

nearside rear brake pads becoming low

offside rear brake disc stone shield missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 156,415 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 156,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R brake disc back badly corroded

O/S/R brake disc back pate missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 137,776 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 101,143 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 41,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 41,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,188 miles

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

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 WHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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