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LC53 ORT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,859 miles

scratch marks on windscreen outside swept area

Fail 1 Aug 2013 113,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

scratch marks on windscreen outside swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,491 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 73,305 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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LC53 ORT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC53 ORT, 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 LC53 ORT registered?

LC53 ORT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is LC53 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ORT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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