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LC53 OTL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 OTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central section in front of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear tailpipe/Silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central section in front of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,996 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 49,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,350 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 OTL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

LC53 OTL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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