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SV53 LCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,768 mi
Last recorded103,768 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,116 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,818 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,479 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,473 miles

oil leak,?

stone in zone A smaller than 10mm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,261 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,691 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,413 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 45,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,992 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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SV53 LCK 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 90.9%.

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 SV53 LCK, 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 SV53 LCK registered?

SV53 LCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is SV53 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 LCK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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