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HX53 DKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

after market component on track rod link arm ,mounting loose but still secure

Fail 27 Feb 2026 120,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

after market component on track rod link arm ,mounting loose but still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,897 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,037 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,165 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 71,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,631 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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HX53 DKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX53 DKV, 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 HX53 DKV registered?

HX53 DKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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