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LV53 VHH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,122 mi
Last recorded208,122 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 208,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 200,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 188,508 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 188,508 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 179,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 154,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,142 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,119 miles

Oil leak

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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LV53 VHH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV53 VHH, 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 LV53 VHH registered?

LV53 VHH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VHH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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