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CU03 KGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 KGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,598 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,396 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose stretched on full lock both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose not secure, rubbing on metal (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose rubbing on metal (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates damp, suspect slight leak at hub seals

Fail 13 Jun 2024 92,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attatched (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 92,307 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s/ body fixing corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 92,278 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s/ body fixing corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 84,544 miles

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

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

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

OS/R tyre has cut on side wall

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,231 miles

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

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

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

offside rear lower light lens broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,417 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 55,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,793 miles

centre stop light not working

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 KGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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