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EK53 LVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,100 mi
Last recorded179,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 179,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 173,846 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing and cracking up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2019 173,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing and cracking up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2018 167,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 167,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 161,607 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear number plate light dim

offside front tyre worn on outer edge,low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2016 151,907 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 143,185 miles

front centre prop shaft - universal joint worn -borderline dangerous

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 142,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front centre prop shaft - universal joint worn -borderline dangerous

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 114,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,245 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 LVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVC, 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 EK53 LVC registered?

EK53 LVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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