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CU53 VRT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,095 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,896 miles

oil leak on gear box

Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r half shaft leaking

oil leak on front and rear axle

oil leak on gear box

oil leak on transmission shaft

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,267 miles

rear shockers has reduce dumping action may need repairs

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,072 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 VRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

CU53 VRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CU53 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VRT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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