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LC53 ORU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,855 mi
Last recorded187,855 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ORU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 187,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 187,854 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 178,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 178,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective U.J excessively worn. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod on rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 156,962 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer flange deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 156,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer flange deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 148,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,835 miles

Rear seats/seatbelts removed for camper conversion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 136,835 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,061 miles

Rear seat belts redundant due to Campervan conversion

Fail 8 Jul 2020 128,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts redundant due to Campervan conversion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,741 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,583 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 ORU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORU, 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 LC53 ORU registered?

LC53 ORU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LC53 ORU safe to buy?

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