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MF03 CSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 CSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,694 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive level ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,694 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive level ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded greased unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 96,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded greased unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,790 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,247 miles

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

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

offside rear axle hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,055 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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MF03 CSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF03 CSY, 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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MF03 CSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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