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CU03 HDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,832 mi
Last recorded167,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 167,832 miles

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

corrosion to chassis.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 167,804 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 160,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedfal rubber missiong.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 160,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedfal rubber missiong.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 155,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in n/ s r tyre (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to chassis.

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 155,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Fluctuation can be felt through pedal aswell (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

dorr step runner corrosion.

o/s/f fog light lens cracked.

rear wiper torn

Fail 28 May 2014 146,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

dorr step runner corrosion.

o/s/f fog light lens cracked.

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 May 2013 137,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 137,695 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 125,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 113,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,302 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 HDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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