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VU53 CXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,537 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,122 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,915 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,722 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 63,712 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front 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 8 Jul 2013 59,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,939 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,179 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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VU53 CXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU53 CXD, 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 VU53 CXD registered?

VU53 CXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 CXD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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