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WV53 HDG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,708 mi
Last recorded164,708 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 164,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 150,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 135,501 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 131,131 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 131,130 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked all 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision centre belt seat back unable to secure in locked back position (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 126,872 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 116,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 108,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,909 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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WV53 HDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV53 HDG, 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 WV53 HDG registered?

WV53 HDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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