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HF53 SSV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,379 mi
Last recorded150,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 SSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 150,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 145,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,162 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holders

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe and front to rear metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/ weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rail, close to limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail showing corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 134,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holders

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe and front to rear metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/ weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rail, close to limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail showing corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,824 miles

both headlight lenses poor

lift in both offside front ball joints

nearside number plate light not working

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode, split. (by tow bar mounting)

oil leak from engine

some damage to both front tyre outer walls

water in both rear light units

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 118,998 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn/split o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated gear oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission at/from hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting detached [supported by wire] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate lamp poor [dim bulb]

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 114,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,676 miles

front upper and lower ball joint boots poor

nearside head light lense poor

rear chassis rusty

rear drop links worn

suspension pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,675 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

front upper and lower ball joint boots poor

nearside head light lense poor

rear chassis rusty

rear drop links worn

suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,846 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,121 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,120 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,114 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 76,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,835 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,333 miles

front brake disc's worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,327 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,778 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 SSV 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 71.4%.

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 SSV, 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 HF53 SSV registered?

HF53 SSV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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