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LS53 JHU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 JHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 124,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,767 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 10,101 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 10,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 92,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,750 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,515 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 JHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JHU, 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 LS53 JHU registered?

LS53 JHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is LS53 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 JHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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