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LG53 VTK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,111 miles

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

cuts to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Fail 17 Dec 2010 80,784 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

cuts to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,151 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,749 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 33,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG53 VTK?

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What year was LG53 VTK registered?

LG53 VTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LG53 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 VTK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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