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DN53 CWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

229,714 mi
Last recorded229,714 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 229,714 miles

General corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 222,610 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 213,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from ace block

Fail 25 Nov 2015 213,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from ace block

Pass 28 Nov 2014 205,354 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 205,353 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 199,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 194,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 194,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 183,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 151,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 94,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 68,009 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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DN53 CWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN53 CWU, 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 DN53 CWU registered?

DN53 CWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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