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CU03 FTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,953 mi
Last recorded141,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 151,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 138,609 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 138,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,714 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 128,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 128,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 123,466 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 123,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 120,103 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 120,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,373 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,992 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 98,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 88,485 miles

unable to check rear brake pipes above chassis

Pass 21 May 2009 82,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 82,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,140 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 39,042 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 FTY 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 71.4%.

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 CU03 FTY, 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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CU03 FTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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