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HN53 JPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,108 mi
Last recorded128,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 JPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

emissions requirement only just met

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 128,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions requirement only just met

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Apr 2021 127,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,049 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,064 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F wiper blade split on end

O/S/R bumpstop missing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,852 miles

hi level stop not working

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes judder. nearside worse?

offside rear axle upper bump stop missing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 76,377 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes judder. nearside worse?

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

offside rear axle upper bump stop missing

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cluch pedal anti slip worn thin

engine oil leak from o/s rear of engine

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

moderate wear in both rear discs

offside headlamp close to minimum height

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,646 miles

moderate wear in both rear discs

offside headlamp close to minimum height

oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,315 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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HN53 JPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HN53 JPJ, 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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HN53 JPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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