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CP03 XGH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,435 mi
Last recorded179,435 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 179,435 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 173,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 173,646 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 172,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 150,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,798 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,762 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 XGH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP03 XGH?

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What year was CP03 XGH registered?

CP03 XGH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is CP03 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XGH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP03 XGH have outstanding finance?

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