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RE53 CYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 169,321 miles

Rear brake p-ads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 162,693 miles

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

Nearside Rust hole front inner arch

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

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

Offside Rust hole front inner arch

Fail 12 Jan 2018 162,693 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rust hole front inner arch

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

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

Offside Rust hole front inner arch

Pass 19 Jan 2017 157,678 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all poor (6.6.6)

corrosion and weak areas forming on underside structure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 157,677 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all poor (6.6.6)

corrosion and weak areas forming on underside structure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,716 miles

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

Rear chassis rusted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 148,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 142,000 miles

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

chassis corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2015 141,999 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

chassis corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2013 137,230 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

oil leak

slight play in all front suspension ball joints

stone chips in front screen

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 137,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

oil leak

slight play in all front suspension ball joints

stone chips in front screen

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,496 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leaks

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 3 Dec 2012 125,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leaks

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,839 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,462 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 CYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RE53 CYK, 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 CYK registered?

RE53 CYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RE53 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 CYK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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