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PX53 HYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

246,134 mi
Last recorded246,134 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 246,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking anti roll bar damper (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 241,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 241,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 238,714 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2021 237,762 miles

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 233,781 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear outer sill

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2019 229,168 miles

oil leak

steering box damp with oil

Fail 13 Sep 2019 228,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

steering box damp with oil

Pass 20 Sep 2018 222,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 218,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 214,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 205,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 197,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 187,255 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2012 174,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 174,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

lots of underseal under car

Pass 23 Sep 2011 161,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 155,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 155,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 155,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

oil leaks from g/box

Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from f/diff

oil leak from g/box

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,508 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,526 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 56,524 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brake pads on limit 1.5mm

reversing lamps not working

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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PX53 HYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX53 HYC, 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 PX53 HYC registered?

PX53 HYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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