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LC53 ORZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

232,207 mi
Last recorded232,207 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ORZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 232,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2018 225,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 221,041 miles

Nearside Rear chassis member corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 205,320 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 205,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on drive shaft n/s rear

Pass 17 Jan 2015 195,476 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

Pass 9 Nov 2013 185,169 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 175,257 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 280,384 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 163,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 151,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 144,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 136,522 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 136,522 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,607 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 ORZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

LC53 ORZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LC53 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ORZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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