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MC53 HHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,704 mi
Last recorded115,704 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle showing sign of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside door step insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside door step insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2014 92,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,927 miles

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,494 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,892 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,524 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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MC53 HHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 HHN, 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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MC53 HHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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