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CE53 JWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,992 mi
Last recorded194,992 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 194,992 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 194,992 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 189,814 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 179,308 miles

Screen cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2022 167,284 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 158,419 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2020 154,216 miles

oil leaks

screen damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,186 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 138,748 miles

Oil leak from turbo area ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 138,747 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak from turbo area ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,315 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 129,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pressure control valve damp with fuel not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,948 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise front side windows tinted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,946 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise front side windows tinted

advise oil leak from centre prop brake drum

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,526 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

emissions are high .[requires attention]

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,766 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

outer sill covers fitted

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 JWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

CE53 JWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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