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HN53 UKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,218 mi
Last recorded151,218 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,771 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,248 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to rear chassis sections

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,509 miles

Oil leak

cracking to rear tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

cracking to rear tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,180 miles

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

Front tyres perished.

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,920 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 UKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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