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HG53 WVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,888 mi
Last recorded145,888 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 145,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,827 miles

Chassis rusted and has been under sealed

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis of vehicle painted with underseal

Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis of vehicle painted with underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2019 141,518 miles

Chassis under sealed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 141,518 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Chassis under sealed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 140,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/ tie bar bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight diesel leak/ weep

Vehicle under sealed not allowing full inspection of chassis/ body/ brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,518 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers

advise eye level brake light not working

advise o/s/f diif seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 138,518 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers

advise eye level brake light not working

advise o/s/f diif seal leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,574 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 135,397 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate damaged

possible blow to front exhaust

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,288 miles

front reg plate damaged

possible blow to front exhaust

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 119,508 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak of gas on the front pipe of exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,902 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,562 miles

All for tyres are wearing on the inner edge unevenly

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,335 miles

engine oil near to low level mark.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,762 miles

Front tyres are on the legal limit

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 WVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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