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CV03 FTE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 114,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under ABS pump. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail multiple holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail multiple holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,547 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 109,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,200 miles

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

n/s rear chassis is corroded but meets the requirements

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,200 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear chassis is corroded but meets the requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,185 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket crushing hose on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,053 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,034 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,349 miles

Front lower support beam corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,969 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes

Excessive rust on rear flexy step

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shock absorber lower bushes

Excessive rust on rear flexy step

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,778 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear brake back plate

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on n/s rear brake back plate

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/s rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,551 miles

Rear o/s brake back plate missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,160 miles

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

Slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Slight wear in front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades fair condition

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,620 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,974 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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CV03 FTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FTE, 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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CV03 FTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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