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LD53 LZG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,927 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,921 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 2x (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,611 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,610 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,893 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,845 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,874 miles

both front shocker bottom bushes starting to split

n/s drag link gator split

n/s/f side light was inop but then came on and didnt go out advise replacement bulb

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

oil leak from engine

slight play in drag links

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,130 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,130 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,475 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 LZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD53 LZG, 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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LD53 LZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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