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LC53 OTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,980 mi
Last recorded187,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 187,980 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2025 181,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 177,463 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 169,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 166,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 158,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pair (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Pair (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,648 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,615 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 92,612 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,722 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,499 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,499 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,257 miles

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Fail 20 Nov 2007 49,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front wiperblades starting to split

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 OTF 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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

LC53 OTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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