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CU53 CKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,622 mi
Last recorded191,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 191,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 188,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 185,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 180,256 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 180,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 177,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 176,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 174,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower coil spring mount has corrosion

Offside headlamp distorted

Upper brake servo mount prescribed area has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2018 172,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis along side center exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear upper chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2017 163,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 154,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 154,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 149,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 137,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 137,793 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 128,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 119,088 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2012 119,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,448 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,161 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,150 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,958 miles

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

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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CU53 CKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU53 CKL, 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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CU53 CKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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