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EJ53 LLF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,424 mi
Last recorded154,424 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 154,424 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 153,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 151,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 149,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 147,190 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering box leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 140,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,391 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 136,391 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,377 miles

front wiper blades just acceptable

Pass 27 Oct 2016 213,375 miles

front wiper blades worn and just acceptable

oil leaking from engine area

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 197,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,698 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 116,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 48,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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