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CX03 RKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,443 mi
Last recorded191,443 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 191,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 188,222 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 182,024 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Dec 2022 182,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 176,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 169,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 164,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front damp around steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

brakes juddering slightly

nearside wiper split

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 120,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 112,120 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 112,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 91,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 91,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 82,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 72,808 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 72,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,400 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 RKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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