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LN53 TGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,965 mi
Last recorded180,965 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 TGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 180,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 175,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 167,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 140,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,694 miles

all chasis covered in wax oyle

brake pipes covered in waxoyle

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all chasis covered in wax oyle

brake pipes covered in waxoyle

Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis rails corroding

rear axle stabilizer bar/bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2013 107,917 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 107,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2012 100,342 miles

Chassis slighly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2012 100,342 miles

Chassis slighly corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,170 miles

chassis corroding

rear tyres worn out of shape across tread

some play in steering/suspension ball joints

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,595 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

chassis corroding

rear tyres worn out of shape across tread

some play in steering/suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs slighty worn

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,501 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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LN53 TGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 LN53 TGV, 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 LN53 TGV registered?

LN53 TGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LN53 TGV 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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