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LG53 VTO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 83,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 81,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,415 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 79,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rears ()

Oil leak ()

nsf wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rears ()

Oil leak ()

nsf wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,861 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,035 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 58,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,818 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,801 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)

fuel filter near tank misting with oil

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,472 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 VTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

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

Is LG53 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 VTO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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