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CK03 LLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,203 mi
Last recorded160,203 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 157,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 138,928 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 138,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,234 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,234 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside and offside upper and lower ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 117,964 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside and offside upper and lower ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,920 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,920 miles

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

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Nearside and offside (2.2.D.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,754 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 96,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 81,405 miles

Rear tail door step heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,804 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,133 miles

Front side windows are tinted

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 69,919 miles

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

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroed

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,408 miles

steering box

Pass 11 May 2007 59,021 miles

steering box damp ( poss leak)

Pass 9 May 2006 52,146 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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CK03 LLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LLZ, 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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CK03 LLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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