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CU03 VZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 132,508 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all slightly loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front bumper corner covers missing .temporary repair made-sharp edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis repairs heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 130,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 128,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 127,962 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside &offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside &offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 127,954 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside &offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside &offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 125,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc cover corroded

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 119,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc cover corroded

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,544 miles

Nearside Rear and offside brake dust shields corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 114,544 miles

Nearside Rear and offside brake dust shields corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 114,365 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings The complete rear chassis both side rotten (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,152 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR CHASIS MEMBERS RUSTY AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS AND NOT AFFECTING STEERING OR BRAKING.NO TOW BAR FITTED.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,097 miles

small corrosion hole on the o/s front chasis member but not within any percribed areas and not likely to affect steering or braking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,722 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,650 miles

repair made to n/s door mirror

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,835 miles

Both wipers perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,373 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 VZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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