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DS03 CPS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,858 mi
Last recorded186,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 186,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 180,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 173,375 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 153,769 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 144,698 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 144,580 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,192 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,945 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front,rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,944 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front,rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,659 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 132,657 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 128,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 109,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,471 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,041 miles

vehicle muddy under neath

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,873 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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DS03 CPS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DS03 CPS, 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 DS03 CPS registered?

DS03 CPS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DS03 CPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 CPS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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