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MA53 HLC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,890 miles

n/s o/s sills surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 82,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s o/s sills surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,042 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,822 miles

wear in both drag link ends

Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,017 miles

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

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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MA53 HLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MA53 HLC, 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 MA53 HLC registered?

MA53 HLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is MA53 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 HLC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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