MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vehicle underside has corrosion in places
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emisons not tested misfire on 2 clys
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Purge valve missing
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine management fault indicated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Purge valve missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
uneaven wear offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
enging management light on
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
enging management light on
nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nsr bump stop missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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ET03 CXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 ET03 CXU, 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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ET03 CXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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