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CU53 UOG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 110,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 110,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaissis by shock mounts and airbag mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock mount and airbag mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension linkages (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front inner wing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

coolant bottle insecure

corrosion within 30cm of body mountings

front bumper damaged

track rod ends have spacer washers fitted on securing nuts

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,879 miles

Light rust rear chassis,slight leak steering box

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,318 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,534 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,623 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,165 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 94,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,914 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,645 miles

both rear ends of chassis rails heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 May 2015 78,910 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear brake back plates rusted

both rear chassis rails showing signs of rusting

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,159 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,712 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,308 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 19,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,381 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 UOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG registered?

CU53 UOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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