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HD53 EAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,039 mi
Last recorded135,039 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,039 miles

Slight corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,090 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,000 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn - Slightly tight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 121,177 miles

Slight corrosion nearside rear chassis member

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,489 miles

Nearside front brake very slightly tight

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,065 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,525 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly tight

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,945 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,493 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2012 81,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 81,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 77,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 66,483 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 61,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,425 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,773 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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HD53 EAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD53 EAA, 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 HD53 EAA registered?

HD53 EAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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