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AD53 LCL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 145,136 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 145,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,868 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,432 miles

Nearside Front some play in D bush

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,097 miles

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

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

chassis getting very rusty in places

power steering pump noisy

Fail 11 Jan 2022 132,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

chassis getting very rusty in places

power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 127,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,847 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,713 miles

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2019 116,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,379 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,056 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,588 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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AD53 LCL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD53 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

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