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CE53 ECX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,839 mi
Last recorded159,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ECX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 159,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens damp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced repaired with filler not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced repaired with filler not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod shaft bent (2.1.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs worn

foot brake efficiency just met

o/s/f and o/s/r back plates missing

Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill side step corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 139,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 120,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,159 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 73,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,055 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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CE53 ECX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE53 ECX, 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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What year was CE53 ECX registered?

CE53 ECX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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