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MV53 HRR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,928 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,928 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,325 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 102,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,297 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Offside Front Play in steering system

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,297 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Offside Front Play in steering system

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,654 miles

Rear brake discs are worn

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,654 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs are worn

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,774 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,724 miles

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 55,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,195 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 16 May 2009 40,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,604 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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MV53 HRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 MV53 HRR, 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 MV53 HRR registered?

MV53 HRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is MV53 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 HRR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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