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EA03 CTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

126,851 mi
Last recorded126,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

age related corrosion to chassi

Fail 17 Mar 2025 125,898 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

age related corrosion to chassi

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to rear chassi

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,239 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 114,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to go out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassi has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,643 miles

rear chassi heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,170 miles

areas of exhaust showing corrossion

chassis showing corrossion

front discs worn

o/s/r disc showing corrossion

unable to fully see condition of all brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,865 miles

all discs showing wear/corrossion

exhaust joints & brakets corroded

extensive surface chassis corrossion

n/s/f tyre showing hi/low spots 255/55/18h

o/s/f tyre low on tread/ also hi/low spots

suspect n/s/r axle oil seal leaking/not affecting brake performance when tested

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,655 miles

dampness around fuel filter assembly

front discs showing wear

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,139 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r tyre hi/low spots

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,867 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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EA03 CTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA03 CTV, 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 EA03 CTV registered?

EA03 CTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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