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CN53 VMH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,277 mi
Last recorded171,277 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion ( heavily undersealed)

Fail 23 Oct 2020 171,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

general underside corrosion ( heavily undersealed)

Pass 7 Oct 2019 166,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 166,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play complete tracking bar needed (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 160,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 160,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering box arm insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 141,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,429 miles

rear discs corroded,exhaust rattling.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 132,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear discs corroded,exhaust rattling.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,492 miles

offside wiper starting to tear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,276 miles

Both front side windows tinted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,221 miles

High level stop light not working.

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,733 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 VMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN53 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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