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CF53 CKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,870 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 98,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 135,946 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,766 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,766 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

rear disc bake plate missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,596 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,631 miles

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,115 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,209 miles

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

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 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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