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CX53 UGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,460 mi
Last recorded140,460 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis has surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,065 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,059 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,147 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,008 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,189 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 UGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

CX53 UGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CX53 UGV safe to buy?

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