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CK03 CAX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,977 mi
Last recorded180,977 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 CAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 180,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 172,761 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 172,761 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 169,711 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking slightly

Offside Front anti roll bar valve leaking

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,307 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,320 miles

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

advise centre stop light

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise centre stop light

Pass 1 May 2015 111,927 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,547 miles

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

advise hand brake travel

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,150 miles

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

Oil leak

advise damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,249 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 May 2011 73,793 miles

advise o/s/r bump stop missing

advise power steering oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/r bump stop missing

advise power steering oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 668,879 miles

advise power steering oil leak

advise slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2010 668,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

advise power steering oil leak

advise slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

advise cuts in o/s/r tyre side wall but not showing cord

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,285 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,403 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 31,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CK03 CAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CK03 CAX, 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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What year was CK03 CAX registered?

CK03 CAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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