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HG53 WWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 119,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,789 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front window not present

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

house hold cable connected to battery

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,435 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 98,337 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 May 2014 89,800 miles

both outer door steps rusted badly /suggest attension/

front tyres worn close to wear bands

rear pads low

Fail 20 May 2014 89,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both outer door steps rusted badly /suggest attension/

front tyres worn close to wear bands

rear pads low

t/c light showing and pad light showing

Pass 21 May 2013 79,637 miles

both side steps rusted badly under side

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 May 2013 79,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side steps rusted badly under side

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2012 71,171 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bands

gear box oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2012 71,171 miles

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

front tyres worn close to wear bands

gear box oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2011 62,718 miles

rear step damaged rear axle oil leaks slight play in n/s/f t/rod end

front brake pads very low

Pass 25 May 2010 54,407 miles

front pads very low

Fail 20 May 2010 54,407 miles

Centre Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front pads very low

Pass 12 May 2009 46,887 miles

walls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2008 41,095 miles

near side rear seat belt fraying wiper blades spliting

Pass 23 May 2007 32,397 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 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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