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CU03 VKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,260 mi
Last recorded209,260 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 209,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 202,166 miles

Front steering damper leaking

Parking brake efficiency limits only just met

Pass 10 May 2019 196,500 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 196,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 190,670 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 182,080 miles

Oil leak TRANSFER BOX ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 175,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 165,969 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2014 164,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 164,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 158,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 133,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 122,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 122,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 113,635 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 113,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2007 100,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,226 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 83,226 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 VKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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