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LD53 JTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 150,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 139,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,345 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 139,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 139,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (ABS) module. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroded...

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,793 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,549 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 127,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering leaking from unknown pipe - all wet with fluid (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link end has lift on full lock and is notchy (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint steering pump/box pipes all wet with steering fluid (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,424 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,403 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 JTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LD53 JTV, 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 LD53 JTV registered?

LD53 JTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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