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LG53 AOZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 AOZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,094 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2025 125,664 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front axle stabiliser arm bush slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front suspension upper ball joint slight movement

nearside rear chassis, offside front chassis, rear out riggers, offside front inner wheel arch and offside front floor starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,041 miles

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front axle stabiliser arm bush slight movement

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front suspension- upper ball joint slight play

offside front inner wheel arch, nearside rear chassis, offside front chassis and rear out riggers starting to rust

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,082 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 119,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 115,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Slight leak coming from water pump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,584 miles

rear chassis legs have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,766 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,637 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,637 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,220 miles

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

corrsion to rear exhaust joint

Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,914 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

corrsion to rear exhaust joint

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,821 miles

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2006 24,821 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LG53 AOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LG53 AOZ, 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 LG53 AOZ registered?

LG53 AOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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