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HV53 HRD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,516 mi
Last recorded148,516 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 148,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 146,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,275 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 140,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,790 miles

Front ball joints have play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 123,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 114,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 72,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,757 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 HRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HRD, 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 HV53 HRD registered?

HV53 HRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 HRD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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