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CU03 DLK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 100,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 100,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,913 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s above axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,936 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of spring hanger. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,688 miles

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

chassis showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,095 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,035 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,035 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 DLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

CU03 DLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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