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RE53 CXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,110 mi
Last recorded145,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 145,110 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parts of underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2025 145,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parts of underside coated in protective underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,755 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 138,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lamp unit has water ingress (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 136,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 136,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 124,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 119,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 100,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 100,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,041 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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RE53 CXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RE53 CXT, 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 RE53 CXT registered?

RE53 CXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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