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CX53 ZCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,571 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside from flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,764 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,527 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 64,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded for rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 60,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 56,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 49,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2014 45,330 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,501 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 38,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,506 miles

centre rear stop not working

Fail 21 May 2010 31,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear stop not working

Pass 18 May 2009 23,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 18,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,475 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f bumper damaged

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 ZCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

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

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