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FH53 CUW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 164,560 miles

Front headlamp cloudy

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2023 155,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 147,992 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 147,990 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 142,146 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 141,641 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Flexi brake pipe fouling on coil spring

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,500 miles

Nearside Rear fog light slightly white

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 115,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,564 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis- surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,417 miles

offside front bump stop missing

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight leak from rear diesel filter advise attention

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,093 miles

nsr hub oil seal slight leak

osf bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,605 miles

slight corrotion rear chassis

slight misting of oil around n/s/r axle

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,825 miles

n/s/r axle slight leak of oil

n/s/r tuyre borderline pass

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,168 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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FH53 CUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 CUW, 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 FH53 CUW registered?

FH53 CUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FH53 CUW safe to buy?

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