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HV53 HPL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,764 mi
Last recorded41,764 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,939 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,984 miles

Registration lamps dim.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,067 miles

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,617 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,625 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small crack across os obligatory mirror.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,711 miles

Nearside NSF tyre perished.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,686 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside NSF tyre perished.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,453 miles

NS wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

NSR rubber bump stop missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Surface rust on chassis in places.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,499 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,435 miles

NS&OS front lower suspension joint gaiter perished and slightly split.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,318 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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HV53 HPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HV53 HPL, 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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HV53 HPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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