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LG53 LAE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,042 mi
Last recorded94,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,579 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,319 miles

Corrosion on chassis and underbody.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,317 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on chassis

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,110 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Light corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,703 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,731 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 80,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,100 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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LG53 LAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

LG53 LAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LG53 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 LAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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