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SK53 HBF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,832 mi
Last recorded144,832 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 HBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 144,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,625 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,625 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,823 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 86,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,617 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 56,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 56,366 miles

both wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,155 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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SK53 HBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK53 HBF, 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 SK53 HBF registered?

SK53 HBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SK53 HBF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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