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LG53 VTW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

210,250 mi
Last recorded210,250 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 210,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 205,739 miles

Underbody under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 205,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emitting excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 205,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around flexi hose mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle front bush starting to de bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated could also be parking brake light (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush cracking and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocker bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear air bag mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing sign of corroded around abs pump area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear step corroded

roof rack corroded and has holes in it

Pass 12 Feb 2022 190,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bot rear axle front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 175,522 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 161,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,011 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 141,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,418 miles

Offside headlight damp

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

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Nov 2016 126,418 miles

Offside headlight damp

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,143 miles

Oil leak

centrel locking faulty

Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,126 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

centrel locking faulty

unable to check 3rd row of seat belts

Pass 12 Oct 2013 94,414 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,855 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,228 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades split

oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 41,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VTW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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