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CV03 FUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,143 mi
Last recorded172,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 172,143 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 172,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 168,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 168,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near abs pump 30cm (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near brake servo 30cm (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 161,793 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 161,788 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure offside and nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity offside and nearside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure offside and nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 153,623 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy under body/chassis surface corrsion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 153,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,246 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Fail 24 Aug 2018 153,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 151,316 miles

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

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 151,316 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 23 Apr 2016 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 141,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,183 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 110,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,543 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 91,561 miles

propshaft loose on gearbox

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 91,353 miles

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

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

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

propshaft loose on gearbox

Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,193 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 67,943 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 55,443 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 FUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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