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CP03 XFT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,486 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Axle spring saddles (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure Body mounting excessively corroded, outrigger, inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor, inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure Body mounting excessively corroded, outrigger, inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor, inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 88,480 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Axle spring saddles (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure Body mounting excessively corroded, outrigger, inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor, inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure Body mounting excessively corroded, outrigger, inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor, inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,007 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Clocks switchgear surround insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both axle saddle mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outrigger / floor heavily corroded, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Mudflap mounting deteriorated, unlikely to detach

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Outrigger /Floor Excessive corrosion, outside of prescribed areas (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,234 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle spring saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box unions (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,412 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leak from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,122 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid leaking from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid leaking from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,269 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 78,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,357 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,676 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 73,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,356 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 40,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,793 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,578 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 XFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP03 XFT, 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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CP03 XFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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