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CW03 LWT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,911 mi
Last recorded178,911 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 178,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 171,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 171,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle stabiliser (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 162,275 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting for step nearside rear (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 154,507 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,861 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 87,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 87,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 80,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,561 miles

engine and gearbox wet with oil

light chassis corrosion (general)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 813,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and gearbox wet with oil

light chassis corrosion (general)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,589 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 LWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWT, 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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What year was CW03 LWT registered?

CW03 LWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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