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CP03 XFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

490,422 mi
Last recorded490,422 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 490,422 miles

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

oil leak present from engine

slight blow on exhaust rear on bracket

Pass 6 May 2025 127,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 117,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,189 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,636 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,153 miles

Chassis corroded and has had various welding to rear

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,366 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,881 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 XFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

CP03 XFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is CP03 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XFM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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