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CX53 FCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,381 mi
Last recorded139,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,381 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,879 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 127,879 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,505 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,176 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,176 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,550 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,244 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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CX53 FCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX53 FCF, 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 CX53 FCF registered?

CX53 FCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CX53 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 FCF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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