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RY03 CNZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,372 mi
Last recorded167,372 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 167,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,123 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,287 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,256 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,588 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

oil leak starting in o/s/r diff seal

prop shaft to rear diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,118 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe cvered in grease.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,644 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe cvered in grease.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,639 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2008 64,356 miles

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

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 30 May 2007 53,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 53,702 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 37,785 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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RY03 CNZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY03 CNZ, 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 RY03 CNZ registered?

RY03 CNZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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