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CX53 UJH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,456 mi
Last recorded151,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 151,456 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 151,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,455 miles
Pass 7 May 2020
Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 180,229 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2015 180,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,865 miles

Nearside 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 29 Nov 2011 88,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,701 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 52,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,354 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 UJH 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 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

CX53 UJH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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