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CV53 DXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,205 mi
Last recorded106,205 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,962 miles

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,329 miles

All brake hose ferals corroded

N/s/f and o/s/f track rod end at rear of hubs have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 90,304 miles

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

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

All brake hose ferals corroded

N/s/f and o/s/f track rod end at rear of hubs have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,547 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,755 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,726 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,416 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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CV53 DXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV53 DXH, 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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CV53 DXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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