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EK53 LVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 95,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,779 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,520 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 LVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LVX, 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

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What year was EK53 LVX registered?

EK53 LVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EK53 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 LVX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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