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CX53 UGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

180,771 mi
Last recorded180,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 180,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively BUTTON ON LEVER MISSING (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure REAR BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 180,751 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL / HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS HOLED / SILVER PAINT ON (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS HOLED BOTH SIDES OF SPRING / AND ON REAR CHASSIS / SILVER PAINT ON FOR LOCATION (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached PUSHING ON FRONT WHEEL (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS HOLED BOTH SIDES OF SPRING / SILVER PAINT ON FOR LOCATION (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body panel slightly loose BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn BUTTON ON LEVER MISSING (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 175,677 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 175,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected LENS BROKEN (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 172,095 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 168,792 miles

Front Body component slightly loose TAPE ON BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 168,272 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose TAPE ON BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 164,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 159,104 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 May 2021 159,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroded

n/s/f bumper, grill, n/s/f headlamp and n/s/r lamp repaired with tape.

slight condensation n/s/f headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation n/s/f headlamp lens

coolant level low

corrosion chassis and suspension components

o/s/f fog lamp lens repaired with tape

o/s/r lamp, n/s/f bumper and front grille repaired with tape

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 8 Apr 2019 150,849 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation n/s/f headlamp lens

coolant level low

corrosion chassis and suspension components

o/s/f fog lamp lens repaired with tape

o/s/r lamp, n/s/f bumper and front grille repaired with tape

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,472 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall (no cords visible)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 140,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine valve (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall (no cords visible)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,199 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,936 miles

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

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

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,450 miles

engine has slight oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,858 miles

engine has slight oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,525 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

o/s/r seat will not raise to upright position

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,290 miles

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

n/s/f bumper has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,491 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,491 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,418 miles

o/s/r seat will not fold into upright position

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s/r seat will not fold into upright position

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,501 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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