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CE53 VEH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,571 mi
Last recorded90,571 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,571 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,803 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear under body corrosion .

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded /broken

hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2018 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear most seats in stow away position

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber lower bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber lower bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side bar step damaged/broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,137 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front outer door step corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer door step corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,406 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

o/s/r torsion bar bush worn

rear backing plates corroded

rear brake ferralls corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,214 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,896 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 VEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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