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DN53 HPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,804 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,804 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,263 miles

Front cross member distorted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,517 miles

corrosion to body around n/s/r body mount(inner sill)

front crossmember damaged

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to body around n/s/r body mount(inner sill)

front crossmember damaged

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

chassis has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

chassis has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,450 miles

front nearside bumper has damage

front nearside wiper just starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,138 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,138 miles

Front Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,961 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 66,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,745 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,817 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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DN53 HPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN53 HPC, 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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DN53 HPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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