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CU03 VHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 105,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,033 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 90,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe ends corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Oct 2017 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe ends corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2016 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly perrished

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,521 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,185 miles

n/s rear tyre. clicking noise st/wheel. eng/oil leak o/s rear/block.

nail in tyre

non obligatory lamp insecure/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 VHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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