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HG53 CSO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 152,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 151,759 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,235 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,473 miles

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

general rust on rear chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,688 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,498 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 40,498 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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HG53 CSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HG53 CSO, 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 HG53 CSO registered?

HG53 CSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is HG53 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 CSO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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