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EJ53 LJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 168,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 168,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 168,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 163,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 163,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 159,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 156,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,354 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 146,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,217 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 138,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,539 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,523 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,999 miles

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

Offside 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)

offside rear bump stop perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,216 miles

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f suspension bump stop is missing

park brake lever is very close to end of reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,426 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,086 miles

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,318 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,837 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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EJ53 LJC 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 EJ53 LJC, 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 EJ53 LJC registered?

EJ53 LJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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