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CX53 ZCY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,971 mi
Last recorded172,971 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 172,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank cradle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 171,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 169,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 167,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 164,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 257,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 145,372 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside is rusting but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Underside showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SPARE TYRE WORN BELOW LIMITS

Fail 12 Jan 2016 122,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SPARE TYRE WORN BELOW LIMITS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 180,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 180,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 168,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 168,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 97,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,443 miles

n/s/front anti roll link bar has its gaiter deteriorated

o/s front tyre has its tread worn uneven

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomend renewal

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front anti roll link bar has its gaiter deteriorated

o/s front tyre has its tread worn uneven

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomend renewal

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,713 miles

both rear tyres treads are right on the limit of 1.6mm. recommend immediate renewal

n/s/r axle hub has moisture evident around back-plate. recommend renewal

n/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

steering idler arm ball joint is heavily worn and play is evident recomened renewal

Fail 18 Aug 2011 138,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres are worn below there legal minimum tread depth requirement on there center only ,recomened renewal

steering idler arm ball joint is heavily worn and play is evident recomened renewal

unable to clearly view to asses o/s and n/s rear brake pads from what can be viewed they look very low recomened renewal

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,827 miles

both frt wipers torn

high level brake light inop

lights on at dash

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edege

sign of oil leak

very slight play at steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2007 49,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades riped

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,823 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 ZCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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