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LS53 CCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 CCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm and discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box, final drive and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking underside, over suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 143,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm and discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box, final drive and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking underside, over suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil leal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 129,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking Lower part of engine saturated in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil leal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 117,945 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front oil leaking from axel seal

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front oil leaking from axel seal

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,962 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from half shaft seal

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front oil leak from half shaft seal

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,687 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,875 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,889 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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LS53 CCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS53 CCF, 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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LS53 CCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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