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RV53 CTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 CTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,379 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 121,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,254 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,992 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,279 miles

off side and near side rear chassis rails starting to fracrure

off side front anti roll bar link top rubber split

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,800 miles

off side and near side rear chassis rails rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,846 miles

off side front shock leaking

off side front tyre wearing unevenly and worn down to legal limits in places

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,272 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

diesel filter has a slight leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,327 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 34,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,372 miles

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

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

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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RV53 CTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RV53 CTF, 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 RV53 CTF registered?

RV53 CTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 CTF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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