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CV03 UOK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,998 mi
Last recorded166,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 166,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,017 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 161,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pressure regulator leaking diesel. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,988 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 139,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,499 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F Bump Stop Missing.

Residue Oil Leaks From Front Of Engine Area.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,559 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,559 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,234 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

Offside front tyre worn out of shape.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,771 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 UOK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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