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DU53 CNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,167 mi
Last recorded151,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

d.s.m unable to detect any smoke reading

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 140,570 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 133,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 133,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,688 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 124,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,870 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Exhaust system corroded in places

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Oil leaks around engine

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2011 105,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front and rear brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Oil leaks around engine

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 85,857 miles

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 16 May 2008 75,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 65,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,287 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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DU53 CNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU53 CNY, 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 DU53 CNY registered?

DU53 CNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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