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HF53 DHK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,191 mi
Last recorded215,191 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 215,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 203,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 202,833 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty and the lamp is insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lamp is missing (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty and the lamp is insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight p[lay in top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear belt slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

there is a disc cutter mark in the offside front hub

Pass 2 Oct 2021 191,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 182,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 178,668 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 178,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 168,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 168,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 157,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 133,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,009 miles

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 122,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,348 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 109,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s drag link end worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,337 miles

n/s drag link end worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 91,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,373 miles

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,684 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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HF53 DHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HF53 DHK, 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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HF53 DHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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