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CX53 UGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 146,185 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,032 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,555 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,441 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,425 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,875 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 UGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX53 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

CX53 UGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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