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AT53 CFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,687 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,164 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 122,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not sat in lower cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side step

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside side step

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,127 miles

Nearside step corroded

Offside side step corroded

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

water level low

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,966 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside side step corroded

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

water level low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,861 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,581 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 56,160 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs worn pads getting low.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 56,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded but secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs worn pads getting low.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 46,969 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bumpstop for suspension missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,051 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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AT53 CFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT53 CFE, 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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AT53 CFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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