MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,786 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel filter corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s and n/s steps
o/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing
oil leak
suspension pipes corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s and n/s steps
o/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing
oil leak
suspension pipes corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen damaged
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 VXC 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 80%.
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 LJ53 VXC, 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 LJ53 VXC registered?
LJ53 VXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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