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AO53 LUF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 60,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 60,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 59,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,179 miles

Offside Front Bump stop is missing

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop is missing

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,143 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,142 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,880 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,975 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,088 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,686 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight leak on steering box

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,423 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,423 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,017 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,325 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,318 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear suspension bumpstops missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,742 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 19,456 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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AO53 LUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LUF, 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 AO53 LUF registered?

AO53 LUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AO53 LUF safe to buy?

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