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CV53 KHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,368 mi
Last recorded203,368 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 203,368 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis rusty

cover sills shields

Pass 6 Oct 2017 197,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chassis rusty

cover sills shields

exhaust box rusty

exhaust box rusty

exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2016 187,449 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 187,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 180,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 174,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 155,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 141,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,597 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 133,597 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 108,604 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 84,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,568 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 KHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV53 KHC, 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 KHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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