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LT53 UAZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,153 mi
Last recorded177,153 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 177,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre stop light not working

Corrosion to rear chassis legs

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 172,417 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner eges

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Evidence of oil leak

Front ant roll bar bushes in poor condition

Nearside front bumper damaged

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2020 163,951 miles

Offside front link rod dust cover perished

Offside headlamp condensated

Pass 27 Sep 2019 155,144 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 155,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 143,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2018 143,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,017 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,498 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,881 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch stiff

oil leak engine area(severe)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,881 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch stiff

oil leak engine area(severe)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,116 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

object in screen removed

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,129 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,835 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,701 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 UAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LT53 UAZ, 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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LT53 UAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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