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CW03 LWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 151,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,918 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 111,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 108,696 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 108,696 miles

Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 97,380 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 90,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 90,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 137,759 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 137,402 miles

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

rear seats have been removed

Fail 27 Apr 2011 137,402 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,572 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,572 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 56,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 44,447 miles

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

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

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 LWV 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 66.7%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

CW03 LWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CW03 LWV safe to buy?

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