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EX53 HKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 137,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,629 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s o/s (6.6.6)

rear n/s o/s chassis corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,111 miles

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

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

Rear n/s o/s chassis slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s o/s (6.6.6)

offside door step bracket corroded

offside rear brake backplate corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,304 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door step bracket corroded

o/s door step bracket slightly corroded

o/s front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 27,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,081 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 HKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX53 HKY, 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 EX53 HKY registered?

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

Is EX53 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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