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CX03 RHF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 130,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 127,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,414 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 124,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,742 miles

Both front lower balljoint dust covers damaged (marginal pass)

Both rear brake disc back plates wet

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inside edges and close to limit

Handbrake warning light on

Pay in offside front upper and lower balljoints

Play in offside track rod end

Rear tyres perished

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

offside drag link end has play in balljoint

Fail 8 Feb 2018 109,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower balljoint dust covers damaged (marginal pass)

Both rear brake disc back plates wet

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inside edges and close to limit

Handbrake warning light on

Pay in offside front upper and lower balljoints

Play in offside track rod end

Rear tyres perished

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

offside drag link end has play in balljoint

Pass 6 Feb 2017 105,852 miles

Possible brake caliper or drive shaft oil seal leak on nearside rear

Slight oil leak

Steering box damp

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,957 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers damaged

Nearside rear hub seal damp

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear differential leaking slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,950 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,133 miles

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

centre brake light not working

rear bumper damaged

slight drag on offside rear wheel

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light not working

rear bumper damaged

slight drag on offside rear wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,107 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,263 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,862 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Minor chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedel anit slip missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,589 miles

Steel wheel rim fitted to o/s front, all others are alloys.

Stickers removed from windscreen swept area.

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 RHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX03 RHF, 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 CX03 RHF registered?

CX03 RHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CX03 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 RHF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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