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LG53 VUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 95,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 95,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 90,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat removed

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 90,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear most seats (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear most seats (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear 7th seat belt is damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,644 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Fail 16 May 2023 78,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim & levelling not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 6 May 2022 70,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose very slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis covered in underseal

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis covered in underseal

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,184 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,155 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,741 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,938 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,133 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,169 miles

osf drag link end has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,508 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,508 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,811 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 VUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

LG53 VUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LG53 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 VUE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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