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CU03 USV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,056 mi
Last recorded151,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 USV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,056 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 147,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 143,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside head lamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,290 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member/tow bar fixing corroded/flaking

Fail 25 Aug 2021 134,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member/tow bar fixing corroded/flaking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,169 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie corrosion both sides inner /outer (2.4.A.3)

heavy under seal under jeep

Fail 15 Aug 2016 132,162 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play link arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie corrosion both sides inner /outer (2.4.A.3)

heavy under seal under jeep

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

surfurce corrosion showing under jeep

Fail 20 Aug 2014 124,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion all out rigers

covers both cills

nsr /osr chassie haevy corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,720 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion all out rigers

covers both cills

nsr /osr chassie haevy corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,913 miles

front crossmember heavy corrosion

nsr floor upper heavy corrosion

osr mud flap support coroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

corrosion all out rigers

corrosion nsr osr inner chassie

Fail 19 Aug 2013 119,913 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

corrosion all out rigers

corrosion nsr osr inner chassie

front crossmember heavy corrosion

nsr floor upper heavy corrosion

osr mud flap support coroding

Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,614 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 113,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 93,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,858 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,153 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 USV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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