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CW03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,993 mi
Last recorded150,993 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers just clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,563 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers just clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 130,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp not working when position lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,013 miles

advise centre rear brake light n/working

Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise centre rear brake light n/working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,595 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter. (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,014 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,982 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUD, 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 MUD registered?

CW03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is CW03 MUD safe to buy?

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