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CX53 ZDM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,716 mi
Last recorded72,716 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,995 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 66,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some pARTS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,991 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 8 Sep 2021 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,655 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear from calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,195 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 34,168 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,696 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 ZDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

CX53 ZDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 ZDM safe to buy?

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