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CN53 VXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,204 mi
Last recorded129,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 120,135 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 120,123 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 109,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower ball joints have slight play (advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF upper and lower dust covers also perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 98,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis is corroded on the o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,225 miles

O/S/R end chassis area next to towing eye, getting corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,222 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

O/S/R end chassis area next to towing eye, getting corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,367 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint (under load)

Front b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outrigger areas getting abit corroded (esp rear areas)

O/S/R end chassis lower side area, near towing eye, getting corroded

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F track Rod end joint

Slight wear at front b/discs

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front end exhaust 'FLEXIBLE' pipe behind guaze, breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint (under load)

Front b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outrigger areas getting abit corroded (esp rear areas)

O/S/R end chassis lower side area, near towing eye, getting corroded

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F track Rod end joint

Slight wear at front b/discs

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,503 miles

Front inner b/pad appear to be getting abit low

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded (esp rear areas)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F and N/S/F Track Rod end joints

Slight wear starting at front b/discs

Sounds like very slight exhaust leak from manifold/downpipe area

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,165 miles

Appears to be slight leak at front end exhaust FLEXIBLE area behind guauze

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit of surface corrosion

Slight wear and movement at steering linkage shock absorber at O/S end mounting

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F Track Rod end joint, under load

Pass 28 May 2015 75,820 miles

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 67,287 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F track/rod end joint

Both front w/blades starting to split at ends

Front tyres starting to get abit worn at inner tread edges, and N/S/F also at outer tread edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,983 miles

engine oil level at lower limits oil loss under vehicle noticed

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,609 miles

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Slight surface corrosion at front to rear chassis and crossmember areas

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,232 miles

Appears to be slight side to side movement starting at P/Brake lever

Pass 29 May 2009 49,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 47,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,939 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 VXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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