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CW03 FEP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,403 mi
Last recorded253,403 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 253,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Rear bump stops missing

Some underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle has been freshly repaired/welded/undersealed

Pass 31 Dec 2021 147,333 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 147,320 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

lots of corrosion to under side of vehicle not holed or excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 143,596 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leaking pas fluid from anti-roll bar area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 138,684 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

top corrosion to all of vehicle chassis legs

Fail 23 Oct 2018 138,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

top corrosion to all of vehicle chassis legs

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush starting to split (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush starting to split (2.7.4)

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

top corrosion to all chassis sections

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front shockabsorbers lower bushes starting to split & seperate

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,408 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,282 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,069 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,218 miles

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2008 35,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,973 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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CW03 FEP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW03 FEP, 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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CW03 FEP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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