MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear back box exhaust bracket corroed
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill mid (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasse (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
small stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill mid (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasse (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
small stone chip in windscreen
corrosion both sides rear chaise
genera chaise corrosion
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both sides rear brake backing plates corrode
corrosion both sides inner sills
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general under body corrosion
slight dampness around steering box no positive leaks
Rear offside and nearside rear Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened active suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear offside and nearside rear Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Front Lower shocabsrober bush perished
Offside Rear tyre signs of cracking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both sides chassis corrode
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Front Lower shocabsrober bush perished
Offside Rear tyre signs of cracking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both sides chassis corrode
slight oil leak
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front shockabrosber bush pershed
Rear bothsides bump stops missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front shockabrosber bush pershed
Rear bothsides bump stops missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering box damp no posotive leak
very slight play n/s/f front track rod end
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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HJ53 TDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 HJ53 TDV, 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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HJ53 TDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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