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LG53 VUP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,110 mi
Last recorded157,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 157,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,678 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

excessive surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2024 152,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

excessive surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2023 148,035 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Front (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 140,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Front (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Rear (2.1.3 (e))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody generally corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 134,851 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,798 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all body mounts rusted

both rear mud flaps insecure

chassis and body heavily rusted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 130,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all body mounts rusted

both rear mud flaps insecure

Pass 22 May 2019 128,029 miles

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS HSC,,FRONT SHOCK BUSHES WORN,,,,,,VEHICLE IS 16 YR OLD/MILES,,,OBVIOUS AGE /WEAR/TEAR FAUKLTS LOCATED ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

RED BRAKE W/LIGHT ON DASH,,255/55/18 X 4,,SERVICE?..NSF FOG INOP.NSR REVERSE INOP.YELLOW HILL DECENT W/LIGHT ON DASH,,OSF HL CONDENSATION

Fail 16 May 2019 128,029 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached FRONT PROP ///REAR U-J ,,,SUPER DANGEROUS (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS HSC,,FRONT SHOCK BUSHES WORN,,,,,,VEHICLE IS 16 YR OLD/MILES,,,OBVIOUS AGE /WEAR/TEAR FAUKLTS LOCATED ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

RED BRAKE W/LIGHT ON DASH,,255/55/18 X 4,,SERVICE?..NSF FOG INOP.NSR REVERSE INOP.YELLOW HILL DECENT W/LIGHT ON DASH,,OSF HL CONDENSATION

Pass 10 May 2018 124,189 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 124,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 113,387 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm - 255/55/18

inner sills & rear chassis legs corroded

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

steering box damp

Fail 4 May 2017 113,387 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm - 255/55/18

inner sills & rear chassis legs corroded

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

steering box damp

Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,375 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

inner sills corroded

outer sills not visible preventing a full inspection

rear chassis slightly corroded

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

steering box damp

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,384 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,384 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,754 miles

General corrosion to chassis

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,754 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 86,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery clamp loose which could cause a short circuit of the battery.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,560 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 43,311 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 VUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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