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LR53 UOH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,268 miles

Both front arms ball joint boots deteriorating

Chassis heavily corroded and under sealed

Offside Front Arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Arm bush deteriorating

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside components corroding

Fail 15 May 2023 112,250 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 111,107 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 111,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 108,376 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 108,376 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 104,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 104,881 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced badly corroded at rear chasses at eye hook (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before axle slightly corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg swollen but not split/holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush separated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play crimped end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

FAN BELT SQUEALING

FLANGE BETWEEN CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BOLTS AND NUTS CORRODED

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ACE PIPES CORRODED (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear CHASSIS LEG SWOLLEN BUT NOT HOLED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,057 miles

rear brake pipe's coated in grease

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake pipe's coated in grease

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,337 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,891 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,158 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,411 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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LR53 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR53 UOH, 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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LR53 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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