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CU53 OJV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,226 mi
Last recorded150,226 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 150,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 143,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 142,818 miles

General corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 139,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,411 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due oil sprayed on everything

Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,109 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due to under seal sprayed on everything

Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

can not fully check all components underneath due to under seal sprayed on everything

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,115 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

can not fully check all components underneath due to under seal on everything

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,355 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r reversing lamp damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,224 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,293 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,621 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Nov 2007 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,121 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 OJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

CU53 OJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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