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LG53 VPL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,324 mi
Last recorded196,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 196,324 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play closest front of car (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light damaged

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

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

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

Rear mud flap brackets on both sides are corroded and bottom of quarter panels are detached but still secure and not part of the main structure

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust hangers and joins corroded but secure

general corrosion to chassis

side steps excessively corroded but secure, sills not visible

washer jets slightly blocked but still effectively clearing windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2021 190,742 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 190,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 182,714 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S Rear light lense repaired with tape

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 182,681 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S Rear light lense repaired with tape

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 171,464 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 171,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 158,991 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near side inner and outer on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and offside rear inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Rear inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear reversing light damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge [stepped ]

Fail 3 May 2017 158,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Central Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near side inner and outer on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and offside rear inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Rear inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear reversing light damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge [stepped ]

Pass 9 May 2016 146,139 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,353 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

condensation in offside front headlight,

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Apr 2015 128,969 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

condensation in offside front headlight,

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,860 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 97,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,208 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,069 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 50,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,004 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 VPL 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 64%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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