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HG53 HKO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,115 miles

clutcp release bearing very noisey

engine oil leak

hight sensor broken n/s rear

o/s reversing light lens broken

rear number plate poor

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,114 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front brake pads below (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

clutcp release bearing very noisey

engine oil leak

hight sensor broken n/s rear

o/s reversing light lens broken

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

high level stop light inop

Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

high level stop light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,816 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,846 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,180 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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HG53 HKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HG53 HKO, 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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HG53 HKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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