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LE53 GWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 GWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 146,780 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 146,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 130,988 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front antiroll bar hydraulic ram seeping

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

Fail 23 May 2024 130,988 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front antiroll bar hydraulic ram seeping

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 127,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,482 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,662 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 120,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

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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LE53 GWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LE53 GWV, 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

How do I check the history of LE53 GWV?

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What year was LE53 GWV registered?

LE53 GWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is LE53 GWV safe to buy?

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