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CF53 CKD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,874 mi
Last recorded184,874 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 184,874 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 179,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 173,179 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 160,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 155,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 139,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,546 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,546 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,651 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 122,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,703 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,205 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 104,199 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,897 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,548 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 CKD 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 83.3%.

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 CF53 CKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 CKD registered?

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

Is CF53 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 CKD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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