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LS53 CCA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 CCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,082 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 115,053 miles

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,501 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 88,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,317 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 68,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear brake back plates are damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,210 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt webbing sarting to fray

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,395 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewall cracks and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,947 miles

all four tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,991 miles

all four tyres are very slightly perished on sidewalls

exhust slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,516 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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LS53 CCA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LS53 CCA, 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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LS53 CCA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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