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HG53 WVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

177,481 mi
Last recorded177,481 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 177,481 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 177,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 151,735 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,438 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,437 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking p/s box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,920 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,581 miles

Offside Rear lower rear wing insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2020 132,579 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking at box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower rear wing insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 122,312 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,085 miles

oil leak at front diff

Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,083 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outriggers holed (6.1.B.2)

oil leak at front diff

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,287 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 104,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,226 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 136,776 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,423 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 WVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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