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CF53 CJZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

224,251 mi
Last recorded224,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 224,251 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 223,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 165,825 miles

Oil leak

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

body mounts have slight corrosion

n/s/r hub seal damp

Pass 30 Mar 2014 154,553 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

drag link ball joint slight play

front shocks misting of oil

g.box oil leak

n/s/r hub seal damp

rear brake pipes corroded (unacessible to scrape also)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 154,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

drag link ball joint slight play

front shocks misting of oil

g.box oil leak

n/s/r hub seal damp

rear brake pipes corroded (unacessible to scrape also)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 140,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 128,301 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,058 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside & nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,013 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

UNDERTRAY FITTED AND COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,013 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED AND COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 67,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 54,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,339 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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CF53 CJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJZ, 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 CF53 CJZ registered?

CF53 CJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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