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LG53 LBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,200 mi
Last recorded176,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,200 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 176,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 169,621 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 163,289 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,188 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,562 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 137,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor/over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,662 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 131,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,522 miles

offside rear door does not unlock with remote

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear selector cover loose

offside front door mirror cracked

offside rear door does not unlock with remote

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,509 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,509 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,955 miles

o/s and n/r rear hubs oil leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,904 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/r rear hubs oil leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,220 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

LG53 LBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LG53 LBJ safe to buy?

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