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WV53 HDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 97,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,299 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,723 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,723 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured near side rear bump stop missing (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 588,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 588,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,210 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,631 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,404 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 HDZ 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 80.8%.

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 HDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 HDZ registered?

WV53 HDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is WV53 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 HDZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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