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CW03 FJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,684 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 146,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Excessive play in linkage mechanism (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

ABS block not attached

Fail 19 Jan 2024 146,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 145,705 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f outer c.v boot clip loose

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,045 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 145,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis members corroded both sides.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis members corroded both sides.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,061 miles

Rear chassis members corroded both sides.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 126,036 miles

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

Rear chassis members corroded both sides.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,757 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,537 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 101,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 93,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 83,359 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,602 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 FJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CW03 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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