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HD53 FRV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,320 mi
Last recorded186,320 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 186,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 186,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 173,955 miles

inner wings rusty

underside rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 162,109 miles

Coolant leak very slight front of engine ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive front of the engine, extensive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main area (engine/gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, rear diff pinion and offside front drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2021 162,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak very slight front of engine ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive front of the engine, extensive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main area (engine/gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, rear diff pinion and offside front drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,323 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis corroded

o/s rear chassis getting corroded and getting thin

reversing lights not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 159,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis corroded

o/s rear chassis getting corroded and getting thin

reversing lights not working

Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 152,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shock spring towbar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust joint thin

rear chassis corroded

rear chassis getting thin

Pass 2 Sep 2017 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,058 miles

n/s front inner wing corroded getting thin

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,894 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded thin

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear step corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

crack in bottom of windscreen offside.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 124,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

crack in bottom of windscreen offside.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,269 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,638 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 64,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,513 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 FRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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