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CU03 BHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,158 mi
Last recorded188,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 BHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 188,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 188,158 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 187,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 185,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 182,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 179,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 173,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 162,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 162,950 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 138,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 130,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,499 miles

Front bumper insecure

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 122,442 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 110,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,143 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,713 miles

front diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 46,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,463 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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CU03 BHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CU03 BHN, 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 CU03 BHN registered?

CU03 BHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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