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CP03 XFB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,382 mi
Last recorded117,382 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,382 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corrosion on body rear off side (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 107,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 107,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,404 miles

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner and outer edges

slight wear on brake peddle rubber

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 80,857 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,070 miles

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

Offside Front worn on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,473 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 inner treads unevenly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,553 miles

Oil leak

Osf headlamp glass condensated

Osr tyre unevenly worn inner treads

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,225 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,286 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,220 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,416 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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CP03 XFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CP03 XFB, 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 CP03 XFB registered?

CP03 XFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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