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LB53 UBW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,209 mi
Last recorded70,209 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,209 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 70,206 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

vehicle fitted with an engine cover

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,707 miles

nearside and offside wiperblades split on ends

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,416 miles

very muddy under car at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

very muddy under car at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,101 miles

both front wiper blades split on both ends

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,207 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack in tread

offside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,817 miles

one horn button in steering wheel broken

Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

one horn button in steering wheel broken

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,103 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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LB53 UBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB53 UBW, 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 LB53 UBW registered?

LB53 UBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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