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HJ53 WCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,470 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

light corrsion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,227 miles

Rear boot floor heavy corrsion

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear boot floor heavy corrsion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,696 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills coorsion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,217 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 117,993 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure Left side (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Actuator to Flexi hose - corroded at bottom union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop link joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/condentated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wheel arch/within door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump to Flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 97,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,592 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,132 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,490 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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HJ53 WCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

HJ53 WCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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