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CU03 VWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,108 mi
Last recorded98,108 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,108 miles

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

Heavily undersealed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 98,083 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both side (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,054 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring and shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,353 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,385 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,363 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured central (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,834 miles

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

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

fuel filter wet with fuel

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,441 miles

advise air bag light fault

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,713 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,245 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 VWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWL, 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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What year was CU03 VWL registered?

CU03 VWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 VWL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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