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LH53 AEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,083 mi
Last recorded82,083 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 AEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 82,047 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear DIFF LEAK

Fail 16 Aug 2022 72,180 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 67,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,747 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,892 miles

**front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced**

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated sidewall and in tread

offside rear tyre with worn inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced**

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated sidewall and in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre with worn inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

offsdide rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slightly deteriorated sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,634 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,657 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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LH53 AEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LH53 AEB, 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 LH53 AEB registered?

LH53 AEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LH53 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH53 AEB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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