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DA53 LVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,983 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,983 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DA53 LVH 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 89.5%.

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 DA53 LVH, 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 DA53 LVH registered?

DA53 LVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is DA53 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 LVH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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