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LD53 JUT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 163,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 156,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play adjuster locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 147,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 147,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,467 miles

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

chassis is corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,118 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,415 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 126,365 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside above and in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

gearbox fault, fluid leak, reluctant to drive

windscreen cracked across the bottom, within swept area but well below view of the road

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,264 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 119,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,485 miles

Air bag light on (SRS)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Air bag light on (SRS)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,220 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 JUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT registered?

LD53 JUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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