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HP53 SJP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,791 mi
Last recorded187,791 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP53 SJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 187,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 180,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 175,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 174,558 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 172,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 171,921 miles

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 171,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 167,582 miles

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Box

Pass 24 Sep 2015 163,264 miles

Offside Front Nail In Tyre Tread

Oil Leak

Rear Seats Down At Time Of Test Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Rear Seat Belts

Fail 24 Sep 2015 163,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail In Tyre Tread

Oil Leak

Rear Seats Down At Time Of Test Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Rear Seat Belts

Pass 17 Sep 2014 156,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 156,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 148,362 miles

ns rear tyre worn on edge

os rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 142,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 134,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 200,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,571 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 102,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,815 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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HP53 SJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HP53 SJP, 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 HP53 SJP registered?

HP53 SJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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