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CU03 OVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,200 miles

all repairs covered in underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2025 97,176 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,942 miles

ABS pump mounting area has corrosion

Body mount areas have corrosion, on near and offside

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber bush deteriorated but resulting in excessive movement, on near and offside

General corrosion to chassis on near and offside

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension unit, on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,928 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake drum backplate is insecure (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ABS pump mounting area has corrosion

Body mount areas have corrosion, on near and offside

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber bush deteriorated but resulting in excessive movement, on near and offside

General corrosion to chassis on near and offside

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension unit, on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,614 miles

4 x body mount areas corroded

Front axle corroded

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front under bonnet under abs pump corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both chassis rails all the way along

Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

4 x body mount areas corroded

Front axle corroded

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front under bonnet under abs pump corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both chassis rails all the way along

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,929 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank? (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 75,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 68,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,359 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,964 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 54,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 48,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,407 miles

child seats fitted in rear seats unable to check seat belts properly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,465 miles

spare tyre defective

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 OVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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