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LC53 ORY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,187 mi
Last recorded150,187 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ORY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 150,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,928 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 149,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 148,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 139,561 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 139,561 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 133,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 130,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,661 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint top & bottom (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,502 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 124,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 114,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,442 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 100,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,661 miles

ADVISE all four tyres to 4mm

ADVISE rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,744 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 ORY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

LC53 ORY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LC53 ORY safe to buy?

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