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HJ53 TCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 160,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vision (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 160,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vision (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 155,495 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front External crash bar has play at fixings but not insecure.

Front Lower Bumper support bar corroded and has hole in.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 151,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 146,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 146,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end feed (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end feed (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 121,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,705 miles

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

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

possible seepage/previous leak on osr nsr hub seals.slight corrosion to centre exhaust/hangers.oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle oil seals leaking

hand brake drum oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,696 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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HJ53 TCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ53 TCK, 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 HJ53 TCK registered?

HJ53 TCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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