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CV53 VRD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 98,459 miles

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

unser body corrossin

Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,874 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and off side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre Off side front and near side rear

Offside Front Dampness on steering box

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and off side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Dampness on both rear hubs

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,590 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,058 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,982 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 VRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV53 VRD, 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 CV53 VRD registered?

CV53 VRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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