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VK53 HGC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,607 mi
Last recorded217,607 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 217,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 214,884 miles

GENERAL RUSTING OVER VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BRAKE front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 214,884 miles

GENERAL RUSTING OVER VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BRAKE front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 214,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 214,792 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust blowing manifold

Pass 27 Oct 2020 214,107 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 212,358 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 212,358 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 209,907 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 209,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 204,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 193,639 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 193,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 181,092 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 181,092 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 162,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 162,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 147,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 147,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,763 miles

front nummber plate deteorating

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,552 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK53 HGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VK53 HGC, 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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VK53 HGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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