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HG53 JGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,958 mi
Last recorded211,958 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 211,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp on

steering stiff at tickover

Fail 12 Nov 2021 211,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp on

steering stiff at tickover

Pass 11 Nov 2020 203,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 193,849 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 193,849 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 176,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 176,425 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 161,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,083 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumpstops missing

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 123,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 of 2 washers inop nearside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumpstops missing

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,885 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 92,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,052 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 52,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,473 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 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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