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CE53 JWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 158,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 145,395 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

slight oil leak o/s/r halfshaft bearing

steering box damp no posotive leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 135,842 miles

rear chassie and crossmember corred

slight run out offside rear brakes

steering box damp no posstive leaks

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 126,966 miles

advice unable to testhandbrake due to brake pipe leaking

full plastic engine covers fitted

hose sticking out of front bumper

rear chassie corroed

Fail 20 Sep 2013 126,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advice unable to testhandbrake due to brake pipe leaking

full plastic engine covers fitted

hose sticking out of front bumper

rear chassie corroed

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,060 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT NOISE FRT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 2 Oct 2012 117,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT NOISE FRT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,552 miles

Oil leak

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

condistion of front both sides drag link arms

dampness around power steering no posstive leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,034 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,364 miles

steering box damp

very slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,412 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 JWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JWN, 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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CE53 JWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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