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HV53 NUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,670 mi
Last recorded157,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 157,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 130,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,602 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 110,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,020 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,196 miles

handbrake travel slighty high.

wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,196 miles

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

handbrake travel slighty high.

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,555 miles

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread left.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,485 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 NUE 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 86.7%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV53 NUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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