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CX03 KOU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,923 mi
Last recorded177,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 177,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle watts linkage joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bracket for near side rear shock top mount rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous areas of chassis rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,128 miles

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

brake warning lamp stays on

near side front inner wing rusted through next to abs pump

numerous other areas of chassis rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2025 162,115 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear chassis behind rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side rear chassis behind rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning lamp stays on

near side front inner wing rusted through next to abs pump

numerous other areas of chassis rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2022 152,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2021 144,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 144,378 miles

Central Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,418 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,415 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,864 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 76,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,334 miles

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

oil residue around power steering box

Pass 11 May 2009 67,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 67,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 55,858 miles

fluid leak

Pass 1 May 2007 44,247 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre wearing irregular

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 May 2006 34,258 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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CX03 KOU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CX03 KOU, 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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CX03 KOU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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