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CX03 RLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,371 mi
Last recorded174,371 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 174,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both inner wings corroded & holed but does not effect the vehicle structure

Fail 12 Mar 2021 174,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both inner wings corroded & holed but does not effect the vehicle structure

Pass 3 Apr 2020 174,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 164,954 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 164,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,130 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 155,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,647 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,312 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2015 140,312 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,231 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 120,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,964 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 110,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,044 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 RLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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