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CW53 BSV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 79,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 75,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 60,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 48,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,200 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 10,747 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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CW53 BSV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CW53 BSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW53 BSV registered?

CW53 BSV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is CW53 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 BSV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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