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HJ53 TCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,020 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/ turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,093 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp lens

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 131,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant low

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside condensation in headlamp lens

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 126,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,802 miles

rear chassis starting too swell between layers

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,538 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,056 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 52,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight weepage around fuel filter

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,982 miles

Advise osf track rod end dust cover splitting

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 TCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

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