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CE53 VCY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,104 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centure in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 140,092 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centure in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,533 miles

VEHICLE TESTED WITH NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 137,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 132,766 miles

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

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

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

vehicle tested with no rear seats fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 132,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at plate ref: 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

vehicle tested with no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 129,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,787 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

due to dog cage present, incomplete seat belt check carried out.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,946 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2011 76,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,004 miles

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

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 VCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

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

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