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HK53 JUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

283,352 mi
Last recorded283,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 JUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 283,352 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil dampness around engine

Surface corrosion to chassis and body mount areas

Pass 9 Jun 2017 277,810 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

play in steering joints

Pass 17 Jun 2016 271,807 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 266,255 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 263,968 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushs splitting

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2012 223,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 170,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,533 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 116,533 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,081 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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HK53 JUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HK53 JUH, 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 HK53 JUH registered?

HK53 JUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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