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CV03 FTA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,937 mi
Last recorded113,937 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,252 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,252 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,518 miles

front brake imbalance 22 per cent

n/s o/s rear tyers slightly cracked on outer sidewalls

rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 21 May 2010 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 May 2010 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2009 79,601 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 79,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 74,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 54,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,610 miles

Nearside 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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CV03 FTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV03 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 FTA registered?

CV03 FTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is CV03 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 FTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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