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EJ53 LLK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 132,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,756 miles

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive HSC unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF + OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal soonest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 110,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 108,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eml showing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,026 miles

Chips to windscreen

Engine management light on

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Oil leak

Power steering box damp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,506 miles

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

mil lght on

Fail 26 May 2012 82,506 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

mil lght on

Pass 25 May 2011 74,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 48,807 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,473 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 LLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LLK, 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 LLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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