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MM03 CVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

186,076 mi
Last recorded186,076 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 CVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 186,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 9 Jun 2026 186,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM(YELLOW CHALK MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM(YELLOW CHALK MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 180,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play YELLOW CHALK MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2024 168,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 168,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 166,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 163,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 154,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 150,051 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ok for test both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 144,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 138,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 132,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 124,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,878 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 103,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 90,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,891 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,500 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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MM03 CVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MM03 CVV, 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 MM03 CVV registered?

MM03 CVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is MM03 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM03 CVV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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