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CW03 LWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,208 mi
Last recorded159,208 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,208 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside in general

Front Lower Crossmember heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension in general corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Main chassis in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 159,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle underside in general

Front Lower Crossmember heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension in general corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Main chassis in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,439 miles

Corrosion to rear main chassis and underside in general

Front lower strut support corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 156,437 miles

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

Corrosion to rear main chassis and underside in general

Front lower strut support corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 153,618 miles

Corrosion to vehicle main chassis and underside in general

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

Front Support brace heavily corroded

suspension in general corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 151,029 miles

Corrosion in general to underside

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 151,028 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion in general to underside

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,881 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded in general

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Flitches rusty both sides

Radiator support corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,713 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,441 miles

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

Oil leak

small cracks n/s/rear tyre inner+outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,427 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,814 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 100,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,920 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,502 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 LWY 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 74.1%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

CW03 LWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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