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AO53 LTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,050 miles

Front lower bumper bar badly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside headlamp lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexis for both front to rears, behind nearside front wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear tow bar mount quite badly corroded/split but still looks to have another layer under that (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside and offside side steps corroded but still secure

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various places mainly towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre/rear joint badly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front lower bumper bar badly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside headlamp lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexis for both front to rears, behind nearside front wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear tow bar mount quite badly corroded/split but still looks to have another layer under that (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside and offside side steps corroded but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various places mainly towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre/rear joint badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,811 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

condensation in headlamp

Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

condensation in headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,356 miles

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

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

condensation in headlights

corrosion on chassis

Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

condensation in headlights

corrosion on chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,634 miles

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

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

condensation in headlights

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,711 miles

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

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

[chassis rusty]

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,736 miles

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

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

[chassis rusty]

Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,735 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

[chassis rusty]

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,350 miles

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,812 miles

(centre/rear exhaust joint corroded)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,811 miles

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

(centre/rear exhaust joint corroded)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,137 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,821 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,355 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 23,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO53 LTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 LTV, 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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AO53 LTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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