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CK53 CAO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,478 mi
Last recorded143,478 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 CAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 143,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 143,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad missing (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn joint above rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 136,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

chassis heavely under sealed

chassis heavely under sealed

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top /shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

chassis heavely under sealed

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,196 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,236 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,192 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,728 miles

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

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

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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CK53 CAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK53 CAO, 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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CK53 CAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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