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HD53 EAJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

298,458 mi
Last recorded298,458 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 298,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 292,680 miles

Front cross member has corroded away

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner wings have holes in them through to the floor

both rear light cluster lens are cracked

both side steps are corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 285,516 miles

both rear light clusters are damaged

both side steps are corroded

the front cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both front inner wings are corroded and have holes in them

Fail 6 Sep 2023 285,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both front inner wings are corroded and have holes in them

both rear light clusters are damaged

both side steps are corroded

the front cross member is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 279,257 miles

Front cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has a hole in it

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting/turret (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has a hole in it

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting/turret (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 272,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 263,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 263,149 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 254,595 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 254,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 242,569 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 226,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 226,709 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 215,505 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 215,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 202,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 202,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 189,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 189,425 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 176,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 176,855 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 161,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 119,282 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

cracking to front number plate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,995 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,643 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 EAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HD53 EAJ, 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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HD53 EAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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