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CN53 PKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,131 mi
Last recorded178,131 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 178,131 miles

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

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

Rear general light under body corrosion

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 178,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear general light under body corrosion

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 167,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, n/s and o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches, splash panels corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2018 162,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,521 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened bump stops (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,807 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 147,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 147,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 141,044 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 141,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 134,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,422 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front & rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,884 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front & rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,363 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,363 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,198 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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CN53 PKV 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 CN53 PKV, 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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CN53 PKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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