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LG53 LBE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,145 mi
Last recorded190,145 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 190,145 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system becoming corroded and weak

rear chassis members becoming corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 187,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

handbrake requires adjusting

metal oil pipes under radiator corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 186,910 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached offside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 179,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front bumper damaged

high stop light not working

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2019 179,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from offside rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front bumper damaged

high stop light not working

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2019 179,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

long travel on handbrake lever

rear chassis has general corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2017 171,466 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake just passes

rear brake pads worn

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 164,668 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 164,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 160,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 160,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 144,573 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 119,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,071 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 92,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cover missing from suspension compressor.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,964 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,686 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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LG53 LBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LG53 LBE, 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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LG53 LBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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