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RE53 LUB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

184,554 mi
Last recorded184,554 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 184,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 184,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated right in top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 182,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 181,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 180,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 176,604 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 176,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipes are corroded on the rear anti roll bar unit. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

There is a weight bolted to the transfer box which is loose.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 164,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 152,935 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear step corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 133,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,769 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,648 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,247 miles

wear in track rod ends

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,422 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,860 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tc light on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

hill decent,brake warning and traction control light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,079 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,304 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,287 miles

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

oil leak near steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,925 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 35,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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RE53 LUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE53 LUB, 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 RE53 LUB registered?

RE53 LUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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