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CU53 VPE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,984 mi
Last recorded142,984 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 8 Nov 2023 132,318 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle link bars both sides (chassis end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,942 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower tailing arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,303 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,014 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 110,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,317 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,141 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,298 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,539 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,568 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,792 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,626 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,626 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,600 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 VPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

CU53 VPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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