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LB03 CEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,798 mi
Last recorded143,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 CEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,798 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot perished starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive upper spring mounting and shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front horn button not working

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear axle advise replace starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 143,440 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s forward mountings corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot perished starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive upper spring mounting and shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front horn button not working

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear axle advise replace starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 136,187 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 136,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,836 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,836 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,614 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 76,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,409 miles

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,604 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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LB03 CEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LB03 CEV, 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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LB03 CEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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