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EX53 HKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

219,155 mi
Last recorded219,155 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 219,155 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Underside slightly corroded but solid.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 199,266 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,957 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,799 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 147,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 137,049 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,410 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 129,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,326 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,326 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 18 Nov 2015 114,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 90,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,098 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,838 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 HKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EX53 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

EX53 HKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is EX53 HKZ safe to buy?

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