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FA53 CJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2026 121,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,864 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on walls

steering box has slight oil leek

under body corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,299 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,095 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,218 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,704 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,040 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,797 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,072 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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FA53 CJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA53 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA53 CJU registered?

FA53 CJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FA53 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 CJU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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