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CE53 JXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,015 mi
Last recorded158,015 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,015 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 157,296 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 155,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 155,658 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,381 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 153,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 151,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 151,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,167 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 137,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper cracked and in need of repair

note air bag suspension has been converted to coil spring

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 122,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel tank breather hose repaired with copper pipe

o/s front lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

rear half of chassis has rust and corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,458 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/r 3rd row (7th seat) missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 96,458 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber worn

high level brake light inop

o/s/r 3rd row (7th seat) missing

o/s/r hub seal leaking onto disc(contaminating pads)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,858 miles

oil leaking onto o/s/r discs from oil seal on axle

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,856 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

oil leaking onto o/s/r discs from oil seal on axle

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,510 miles

Oil leak from transfur box

Oil leak fron rear diff seal

Both rear tyre side walls perrishing

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

Oil leak from both rear hub seals

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre side walls perrishing

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

Oil leak from both rear hub seals

Oil leak from transfur box

Oil leak fron rear diff seal

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,780 miles

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

front windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

oil leaking offside rear hub seal

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,112 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leak offside rear hub seal

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,984 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 54,982 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,475 miles

offside rear hub seal weeping

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 JXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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