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CF53 CJJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust flange corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,665 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,384 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

head lamp washers

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear seats folded down at time of test

side steps fitted

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,336 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

head lamp washers

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear seats folded down at time of test

side steps fitted

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,443 miles

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

slight play at both track rod ends of front steering arm./

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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CF53 CJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF53 CJJ, 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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CF53 CJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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