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ET03 CXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curb rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 132,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,312 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,426 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,446 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 28,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to test suspension hanging

Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,832 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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ET03 CXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ET03 CXW, 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 ET03 CXW registered?

ET03 CXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 CXW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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