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M1 CST

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,727 mi
Last recorded76,727 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 CST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,233 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower have instant gasket over (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,517 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 61,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,979 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,979 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,915 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,386 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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M1 CST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M1 CST, 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 M1 CST registered?

M1 CST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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