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CU53 CKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,600 mi
Last recorded135,600 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 135,600 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,080 miles

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

body undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2025 129,074 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

body undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,537 miles

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

covers fitted

dash cowl insecure

exhaust condition

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

all tyres worn uneven on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2023 118,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all tyres worn uneven on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 109,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear backing plates corroded

chassis corrosion

engine cover/undertray/side steps

exhaust condition

front/rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2020 97,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear backing plates corroded

chassis corrosion

engine cover/undertray/side steps

exhaust condition

front/rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission. small amount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,993 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 57,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,935 miles

advise grease pipes

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,865 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,651 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 CKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CKP, 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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What year was CU53 CKP registered?

CU53 CKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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