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CX53 UHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,025 mi
Last recorded147,025 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,913 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,896 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 142,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,794 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,785 miles

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,583 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 139,575 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Top shock mount area hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both front under bonnet to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,544 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 129,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 122,211 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 107,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,152 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 31,821 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 UHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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