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HW52 HMC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

267,045 mi
Last recorded267,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 HMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 267,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 256,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 246,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 236,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 236,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 235,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 231,070 miles

Centre exhust mounted corroded throught but system still supported

Front springs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 231,070 miles

Centre exhust mounted corroded throught but system still supported

Front springs corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 219,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 203,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 184,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 150,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,434 miles

coolant leak from top hose

rear ,rear seats have been removed along with buck;les. rear belts considered not testable

Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,433 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from top hose

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,409 miles

five seats fitted at time of test.

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside close to limit

rear number plate lights dirty in lenses

rear pads close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,796 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,917 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 33,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,294 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

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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HW52 HMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HW52 HMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW52 HMC registered?

HW52 HMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is HW52 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 HMC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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