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LG53 VTP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 142,113 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 142,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 123,463 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit

Pass 29 Dec 2010 100,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,495 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,534 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN LOW

O/S WIPER BLADE SMALL SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,534 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN LOW

O/S WIPER BLADE SMALL SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,622 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 VTP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTP, 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

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What year was LG53 VTP registered?

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

Is LG53 VTP safe to buy?

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