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LD53 LZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,715 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 74,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,601 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,659 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 67,313 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 67,313 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure return valve (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 60,980 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 60,980 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Slight play in steering UJ

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,686 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 LZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

LD53 LZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 LZU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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