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HD53 EVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

308,328 mi
Last recorded308,328 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 308,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 308,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 302,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 302,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 183,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 177,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 172,815 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 164,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 159,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 152,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,198 miles

condition and movement in front and rear axle stabilizer arm bushs

eye level stop light not working

oil leak

security of n/s headlamp Borderline

Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,507 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 136,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 117,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise off side front door mirror glass brocken

Fail 20 Dec 2012 117,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise off side front door mirror glass brocken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,204 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,694 miles

damage in screen zone A not affecting drivers view of the road

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,637 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,059 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,001 miles

Both rear hib seals weeping.

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 61,001 miles

Both rear hib seals weeping.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 46,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,929 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 EVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

HD53 EVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is HD53 EVX safe to buy?

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