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VU03 CFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,285 mi
Last recorded211,285 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 CFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 211,285 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 Apr 2026 211,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2025 204,511 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 193,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 186,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 183,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 183,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cracked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 181,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 179,545 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 176,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 175,192 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner chassis rail above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak crank shaft rear oil seal? ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 175,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link end ,not replacable o n own (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner chassis rail above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak crank shaft rear oil seal? ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 163,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 163,590 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 114,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,123 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,099 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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VU03 CFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU03 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 CFJ registered?

VU03 CFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is VU03 CFJ safe to buy?

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