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EX53 HJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,077 mi
Last recorded111,077 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 111,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,166 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,334 miles

tyre tread depths low in places

Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre tread depths low in places

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,550 miles

n/s/r axle oil leak starting near brakes.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,916 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,275 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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EX53 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX53 HJA, 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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EX53 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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