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LG53 VSE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bodywork damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - rear chassis rails by bump stops, rear suspension components

engine oil leak,

Pass 20 May 2019 129,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 125,208 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 125,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,089 miles

both front tyres just legal

oil leaks

rear tyres getting low on tread

washers poor

Fail 13 Jun 2017 120,089 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres just legal

oil leaks

rear tyres getting low on tread

washers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reversing lights come on with rear fog lights (1.3.2f)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 82,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 64,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 May 2009 55,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,394 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 VSE 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 76.2%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

LG53 VSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LG53 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 VSE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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