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CX53 UGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,084 mi
Last recorded180,084 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 180,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 172,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 172,922 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 163,454 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 152,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 Apr 2017 152,280 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2016 144,023 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 143,996 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back of axel as mraked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all round the back of the air bag.. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by air bag as marked... (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all the rear both sides n/s/r and o/s/r. (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner arch corroded....

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 131,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,286 miles

Engine oil low!!

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,106 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 73,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,665 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 UGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX53 UGE, 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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CX53 UGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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