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EK53 LVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,657 mi
Last recorded255,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2014 255,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 231,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 203,735 miles

O/S/R Quarter glass shattered but secure

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2011 173,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 136,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,752 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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EK53 LVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK53 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK53 LVB?

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What year was EK53 LVB registered?

EK53 LVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EK53 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 LVB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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