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CV03 FUB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 131,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 121,239 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 111,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has some noise

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has some noise

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 15 May 2017 111,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 101,155 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 101,155 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,241 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,691 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,838 miles

Fluid leak from steering box

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

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fluid leak from steering box

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,764 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 39,827 miles

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

rear seats and seat belts not checked,folded up and not in use

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 FUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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