CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ53 TDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,949 mi
Last recorded118,949 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,949 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,949 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear back box exhaust bracket corroed

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 114,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,613 miles

Rear offside and nearside rear Chassis corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 108,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,495 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,495 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,513 miles

Offside Front shockabrosber bush pershed

Rear bothsides bump stops missing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,163 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,435 miles

steering box damp no posotive leak

very slight play n/s/f front track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,110 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 30,668 miles

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?

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ53 TDV?

You can check the full history of HJ53 TDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ53 TDV registered?

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

Is HJ53 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ53 TDV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ53 TDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ53 TDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.