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HG53 WTD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,896 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail area as marked. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,363 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 122,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To back as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked in tow hitch mount area. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,670 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,255 miles

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

Front engine oil leak

Front slight play at steering box/idler

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front engine oil leak

Front slight play at steering box/idler

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,309 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,414 miles

2 nails in offside front tyre

leak in front half shaft on the nearside

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,381 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,058 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,956 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,335 miles

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,785 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 WTD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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