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AG03 HWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,134 mi
Last recorded111,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 HWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 111,134 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,993 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All x 4 wheels

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 100,805 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,771 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside x3 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 95,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside x3 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,058 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,426 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 90,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 86,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 85,191 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 85,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,268 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,508 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 45,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AG03 HWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG03 HWG, 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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AG03 HWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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