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AC03 CXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,482 mi
Last recorded242,482 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 242,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake calliper not fitted to vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 227,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 227,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 353,773 miles

Ball joint has slight play joints on front linkage in general have an amount of free play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

centre /rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2018 353,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play joints on front linkage in general have an amount of free play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

centre /rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 214,413 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake disc faces s/corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 208,938 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 204,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 201,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 197,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 194,667 miles

Advise air conditioning pulley adrift and laying on engine.Left in vehicle for customer.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 194,667 miles

Advise air conditioning pulley adrift and laying on engine.Left in vehicle for customer.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 191,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 191,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 169,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 137,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 105,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,415 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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AC03 CXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AC03 CXU, 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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AC03 CXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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