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CE53 ZDC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,766 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 115,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis condition

Offside Front out rigger corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,020 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front bumper support bar corroded and holed

Fail 30 Jun 2020 114,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front bumper support bar corroded and holed

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,345 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,376 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel system component leaking From filter (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion All of chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,560 miles

Chassis corroded!

Diesel leak!

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

Front Discs corroded!

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,123 miles

both front headlamps patterens blury

desile leak

there a hold uon the underside of the vehicle which has been under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,446 miles

Advise corrosion on chassie

Advise diesel leak!

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 64,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,060 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,120 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 ZDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

CE53 ZDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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