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PF53 CKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 CKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,988 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 136,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,578 miles

Chassis Treated

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,175 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 116,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,514 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,840 miles

slight diesel leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,836 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,363 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,657 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,377 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,046 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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PF53 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PF53 CKU, 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 PF53 CKU registered?

PF53 CKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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