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LD53 LZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 128,254 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body trim slightly loose

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2023 128,254 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body trim slightly loose

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,853 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear bumper trim slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front lower arm rear suspension bushes perished

both rear lower arm rear suspension bushes perished

engine covers fitted

general under body corrosion

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

general under body corrosion

transfer box seal leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2020 127,120 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe union corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear transfer box seal leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2019 126,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nsf brake slightly binding

rear box seal leaking

rear chassis has surface rust

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,600 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 124,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perished

exhaust brackets and joints corroded

nsr body has slight damage

Pass 5 Feb 2016 122,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 119,988 miles

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

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,988 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,618 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 114,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,573 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 107,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,637 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 75,140 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 LZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

LD53 LZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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