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CX03 ZTB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,581 mi
Last recorded145,581 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 145,581 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,341 miles

Offside Front mud inside headlamp, beam image only just visible

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

Surface corrosion on chassis and all suspension components.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 143,341 miles

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

Offside Front mud inside headlamp, beam image only just visible

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

Surface corrosion on chassis and all suspension components.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 142,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 142,480 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 142,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle what link bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 140,549 miles

Front Number plate meets all layout requirements but is mounted on the top of the bonnet facing upward and can not be read from distance at the front of the vehicle.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,908 miles

Front bumper missing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,908 miles

Front bumper missing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,907 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper missing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 121,501 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,292 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,292 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,189 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 108,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,891 miles

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

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

slight cracking on side wall on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,317 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 ZTB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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