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LT53 UAY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 141,618 miles

moisture at brake caliper

Fail 19 Aug 2026 141,608 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

moisture at brake caliper

Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,869 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid. system still functioning as intended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower bolt on front crossmember/radiator support corroded. radiator still secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 137,869 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid. system still functioning as intended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower bolt on front crossmember/radiator support corroded. radiator still secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 136,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections leading to rear flexible hoses above centre of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,275 miles

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

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

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,275 miles

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

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,393 miles

slight play in all steering track rod ends

Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in all steering track rod ends

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,033 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres have slight side wall damage

rear number plate coming adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,549 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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LT53 UAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT53 UAY, 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 LT53 UAY registered?

LT53 UAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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