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AD53 LCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,594 mi
Last recorded119,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 119,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,165 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 106,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,013 miles

corrosion located on vehicle chassis and underbody.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust.

headlamp aims on upper legal limit.

o/s/f side step support holed.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,170 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,170 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise both rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres worn on both edges and close to limit

advise rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,197 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on both edges and close to limit

advise rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,625 miles

Oil leak

advise chassis corroded

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

advise centre stop light not working

advise chassis corroded

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise rear brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,238 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise centre stop light not working

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,395 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,061 miles

Nearside 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 9 Jan 2008 40,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,875 miles

Front 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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AD53 LCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AD53 LCK, 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 AD53 LCK registered?

AD53 LCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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