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SD03 CVM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 CVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing at abs pump section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor section at boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting along tow bar mounting section point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting along tow bar mounting section point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting point due to corrosion (holed) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch section front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor section at boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch section front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front crossmember holed due to corrosion

General underbody components including suspension and steering showing age related corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,592 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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,588 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,339 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,213 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,065 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,468 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 43,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,102 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,809 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,697 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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SD03 CVM 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 81.8%.

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 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 SD03 CVM, 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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SD03 CVM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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