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HK53 JSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 JSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 123,511 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion on rear end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 104,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 102,665 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre/rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre/rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,182 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Area of steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion centre/rear chassis nearside and offside

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis face, area of coil spring/top shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis face, area of coil spring/top shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Area of steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

oil leak power steering pump area

rear chassis very corrded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis surface corroded. No holes in chassis.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,684 miles

oil leak power steering pump area

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,680 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak power steering pump area

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,610 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking/perished between treads

corrosion at offside rear tow bar mounting

Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,610 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking/perished between treads

corrosion at offside rear tow bar mounting

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,267 miles

corrosion appearing on rear chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,068 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 70,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 66,698 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front differental has slight leak from pinion seal.

recommend changing front brake discs at next pad change.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,926 miles

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

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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HK53 JSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK53 JSY, 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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HK53 JSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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