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LC53 OSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 113,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 836,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,865 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,119 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Off side head lamp has been broken and repaired

Off side inner wing and slam pannel has had heavey accident danage and poorly repaired

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,588 miles

Rear tyres wearing down 3mm

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear tyres wearing down 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,022 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,150 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,150 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,316 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 OSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

LC53 OSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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