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AV53 HZN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,881 mi
Last recorded137,881 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,697 miles

ACE light illuminated

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

Offside Front Inner wing excessively corroded under fuse box

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both axle bump stops missing

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing under ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front-most trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

ACE light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner wing excessively corroded under fuse box

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both axle bump stops missing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,270 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture content (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 132,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture content (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 126,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen chipped on o/s but not in drivers view

Fail 23 Feb 2018 126,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen chipped on o/s but not in drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,183 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 120,183 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,591 miles

A.C.E pipes slightly corroded

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight lift in all swivel joints (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

all radius arm chassis bushes slightly warn

high level brake light not working

o/s/f bump stop missing

rearmost seats not fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 116,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

A.C.E pipes slightly corroded

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight lift in all swivel joints (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

all radius arm chassis bushes slightly warn

high level brake light not working

o/s/f bump stop missing

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,079 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,084 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,097 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger front seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 92,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,592 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Rear seats in luggage compartment have been removed.

Slight fluid leak from steering box.

Slight wear in both steering track rod end joints.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 28,241 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,241 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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AV53 HZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV53 HZN, 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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AV53 HZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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