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A27 CSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,803 mi
Last recorded130,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 CSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 116,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 113,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti roll bar link boots perished

both mirrors slightly damaged

corrosion to chassis

slight oil leak from both axles

steering joint gaiters perished

Pass 31 May 2022 111,148 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 102,772 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 10 May 2016 100,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front propshaft centre universal joint worn to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Slight play rear anti-roll bar links and d-bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,915 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,152 miles

Rear prop bolts loose

Fail 7 Apr 2010 60,152 miles

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

Rear prop bolts loose

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,179 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 47,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 31,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

spare missing

under body durty

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,285 miles

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

spare missing

under body durty

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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A27 CSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A27 CSL, 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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A27 CSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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