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LN53 THK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 THK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 113,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 113,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 112,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,709 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,442 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak coolant leak nail in tyre n/s/r

Pass 24 Dec 2015 85,486 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,100 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 31,125 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 31,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,594 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 THK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 THK, 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 THK registered?

LN53 THK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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