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FR03 CXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 CXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,344 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,617 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,633 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,802 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

centre stop light not working not connected

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,603 miles

ns washer jet partly blocked/osf discs pitting slightly/brake pipes corroded / exhuast badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ns washer jet partly blocked/osf discs pitting slightly/brake pipes corroded / exhuast badly corroded

osr discs badly pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,504 miles

slight exhaust deterioration/ ns washer jet pooorly aligned/oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust deterioration/ ns washer jet pooorly aligned/oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STRONG ADVISE NO REAR SEAT BELTS CHECKED AS BACK END OF VEICHAL IS FUUL OF BOXES

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,154 miles

STRONG ADVISE NO REAR SEAT BELTS CHECKED AS BACK END OF VEICHAL IS FUUL OF BOXES

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,106 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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FR03 CXB 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 72.4%.

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 FR03 CXB, 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 FR03 CXB registered?

FR03 CXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FR03 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 CXB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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