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HN53 UKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

255,396 mi
Last recorded255,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 255,396 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 249,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 246,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front lower balljoint boot worn

steering box has seepage

underbody suspensions and chassis corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2022 243,397 miles

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot worn

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake pipes coerroded

underbody,suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 235,606 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 235,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 230,187 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension and chassis badly corroded,some areas weak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 224,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box weeping

Fail 31 May 2019 224,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box weeping

Pass 22 Jun 2018 219,217 miles

front bumper support badly corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 214,314 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 210,606 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 210,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 207,028 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 207,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 203,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 199,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 192,968 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 192,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 188,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 188,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 186,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged ;

Pass 24 Nov 2009 183,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 176,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 157,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 123,986 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 123,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

windscreen chipped to limits

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 UKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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