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LV53 VJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,660 mi
Last recorded168,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 168,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 168,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 157,175 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 13 Nov 2020 152,195 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 on front axal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion rear chassie

Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

general corrosion on chassis both side

Fail 13 Nov 2019 149,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

general corrosion on chassis both side

Pass 8 Nov 2018 144,382 miles

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

Nearside general corrosion on chassis

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside general corrosion on chassis

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

engine oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,087 miles

advise propshaft bolts loose

advise wiper blades worn

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 VJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV53 VJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 VJA registered?

LV53 VJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LV53 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VJA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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