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LD53 FAU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,647 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 80,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 73,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,718 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,669 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 49,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,205 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 26,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,858 miles

gearbox leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre waering on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 25,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,220 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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LD53 FAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD53 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD53 FAU registered?

LD53 FAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LD53 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 FAU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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