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HD03 HRD

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,653 mi
Last recorded25,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 HRD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 25,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 25,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 24,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 24,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,530 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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HD03 HRD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD03 HRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 HRD registered?

HD03 HRD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is HD03 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 HRD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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