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CU53 CKO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,413 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Extensive welding work carried out underneath vehicle.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,239 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front offside and nearside all four front and mid body mounts are corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis and crossmembers are slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis above axle has had weld repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,067 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2020 69,985 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,718 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at nsf engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 25 Sep 2019 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at nsf engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Aug 2018 67,333 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both registration plate lamps dim

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - 255 65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front to rear flexi - lower (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,472 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit - 1.6mm!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,444 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure height sensor (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced height sensor detached from chassis (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure height sensor (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced height sensor detached from chassis (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger in front of osr wheel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion most of the chassis at the rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,392 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,348 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,652 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,827 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,896 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,092 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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CU53 CKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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