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CU03 WHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,180 mi
Last recorded127,180 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 126,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,478 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded, nearly holed by fuel tank

Vehicle very dirty

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Plastic covers fitted

Stop lights intermittent

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all chassis slightly corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded and splitting

undertrays, sill covers an side steps fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,579 miles

high stop light inop

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,993 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis in and out of prescribed areas

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,607 miles

n/s/f arb d rubber has slight play

steering box has slight misting of oil

Fail 17 Nov 2015 119,597 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r metal pipe corodded badly (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corodded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f arb d rubber has slight play

steering box has slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,908 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

items in the rear of the vehicle rear seats not in use

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front suspension component misting of oil

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 69,836 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 69,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,718 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2007 49,965 miles

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

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

Slight play and lift in nearside front track rod end

Pass 2 May 2006 37,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

CU03 WHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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