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RE53 CXY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,343 mi
Last recorded168,343 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 168,343 miles

underbody covered in surface rust

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 166,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 163,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 162,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 162,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 153,994 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 153,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,397 miles

brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,397 miles

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

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

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

brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,200 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,744 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 CXY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RE53 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

RE53 CXY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 CXY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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