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PE53 CEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,948 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 125,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,038 miles

General chassis corrosion not excessive in any area.

Rear brake disc splash shields slightly corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

General chassis corrosion not excessive in any area.

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc splash shields slightly corroded.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,232 miles

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,232 miles

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,097 miles

Both front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread.

O/S front position lamp working though dim.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,097 miles

Both front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread.

O/S front position lamp working though dim.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,227 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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PE53 CEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE53 CEV, 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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PE53 CEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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