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LG53 LCP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

152,152 mi
Last recorded152,152 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 152,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,319 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,668 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mount detached from chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 137,601 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 hoses in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 132,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 hoses in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,726 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 125,726 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper shock absorber bracket detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,551 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner chassis behind anti roll bar (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner chassis behind anti roll bar rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner chassis behind anti roll bar (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner chassis behind anti roll bar rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,821 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,933 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 86,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,247 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 75,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,604 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s headlamp at lowest limit

o/s headlamp at highest limit

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,033 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,843 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 LCP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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