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LG53 VRY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,457 mi
Last recorded176,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 176,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 175,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 175,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 174,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 174,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arcch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 172,929 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,336 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s & o/s rear chassis slight corrosion

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,740 miles

Exhaust mount adrift. System is secure.

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount adrift. System is secure.

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,247 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,802 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres low on tread

Unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

All tyres low on tread

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Rear brake pads getting low

Unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,398 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,679 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,166 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 99,166 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,825 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,735 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 VRY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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