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CE53 KCO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,141 mi
Last recorded103,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 103,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,654 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,487 miles

slight smear on nearside wiper

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,171 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 KCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

CE53 KCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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