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LG53 LDD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,727 mi
Last recorded131,727 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,045 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,045 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S FRONT TYRE WALL CRACKING (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions O/S REAR TYRE (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,932 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,287 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 105,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,560 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 845,601 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,195 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear stub axle slight oil seapage not contaminating brake disc

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,608 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 LDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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