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HK53 JUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 JUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front cross member/bumper mount corroded

offside chassis corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,140 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,949 miles

front/rear pads appear low...

o/s/f tyre on limit...

o/s/r tyre on limit..

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,706 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 JUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUJ, 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

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What year was HK53 JUJ registered?

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

Is HK53 JUJ safe to buy?

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