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EP53 CWP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,485 mi
Last recorded201,485 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 CWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 201,485 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 201,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 191,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 176,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 164,357 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 151,024 miles

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

under car slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2020 134,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,314 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner sill slightly corroded

engine slightly oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,158 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear hydraulic pipes damp

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,153 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis (behind air bag) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,831 miles

chassis corroded both sides

Fail 14 Jul 2017 94,821 miles

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

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

chassis corroded both sides

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

leaking possible oil and coolant

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,991 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

wiper blades

Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

wiper blades

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,577 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,305 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,475 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 23 Jul 2008 44,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,568 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 11 Oct 2006 23,715 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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EP53 CWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EP53 CWP, 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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EP53 CWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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