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LG53 LDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 118,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 109,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 104,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,219 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,219 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight fuel leak from fuel pressure regulator

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,405 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,421 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,912 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,084 miles

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

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

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

Slight free play in power steering box

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,084 miles

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

Slight free play in power steering box

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,648 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 LDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

LG53 LDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LG53 LDV safe to buy?

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