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CX03 RKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 105,115 miles

Central Front Mirror missing

Fail 16 Sep 2026 105,107 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Mirror missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,861 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 97,842 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low near & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,443 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 97,417 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (chassis corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber (Chassis corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,805 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded, slight missing of fluid.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Meet criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 94,805 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded, slight missing of fluid.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Meet criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 94,225 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Cracking inbetween tread, highly reccommed changing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend Repalcement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged, temporary repaired with tape

Fail 5 Feb 2019 92,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend Repalcement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Temporary repaired with tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,394 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,614 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,613 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside side step corroded/weak

Offside Front tyre. nail in tread

Offside side step corroded/weak

Rear wiper blade poor

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,665 miles

lots of underbody rust

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

lots of underbody rust

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,974 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,847 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 RKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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