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LK53 TYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,970 mi
Last recorded172,970 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 TYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 172,970 miles

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

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

emissions close to limits

Pass 4 Mar 2024 162,268 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front There is no bonnet stay

Central Rear Unable to test far rear seat belts, those for the seven seats

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi - a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi - a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Chassis to the rear of tow bar mount has small patch of rust in excess of the rest of the rear chassis

Rear Rear of chassis and components have surface rust.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 150,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Both front lights low until adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front There is no bonnet stay

Central Rear Unable to test far rear seat belts, those for the seven seats

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi - a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi - a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Chassis to the rear of tow bar mount has small patch of rust in excess of the rest of the rear chassis

Rear Rear of chassis and components have surface rust.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 130,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,796 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 125,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 118,648 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2016 118,648 miles

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2015 108,536 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 98,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,757 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,438 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,256 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,791 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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LK53 TYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LK53 TYW, 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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LK53 TYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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