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CF53 OMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,378 mi
Last recorded131,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,378 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2025 131,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,191 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 130,181 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2023 122,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,368 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,266 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,726 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

side steps corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

side steps corroded

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 8 May 2014 57,610 miles

n/s & o/s running boards corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,139 miles

exhaust system in poor condition surface rust on underside of vehicle underside of doorsteps rusty

Pass 10 May 2011 46,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side steps corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,164 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

difficult to properly inspect all brake pipes due to routing, plastic covering and underseal

fuel filter rusty

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,338 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,829 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,920 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 OMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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