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HG53 WVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

203,927 mi
Last recorded203,927 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 203,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 198,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 194,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 190,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 186,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 183,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 179,203 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 179,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 166,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on border (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,816 miles

metal exhaust mountings corroded

play in os lower ball joint

rear end of chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 149,814 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nsf (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint nsf (2.5.B.1a)

metal exhaust mountings corroded

play in os lower ball joint

rear end of chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,466 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,387 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,480 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,098 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,155 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 WVR 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 82.6%.

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 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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

HG53 WVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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