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AP03 HHS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,630 mi
Last recorded149,630 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 143,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 143,459 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,872 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020 134,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing areas (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing areas (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r lense broken

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,292 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing has areas corroded/weak

n/s/r body mount has a area corroded/weak

o/s/f inner wing has areas corroded/weak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,892 miles

o/s & n/s front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

play/wear in o/s/front hub

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,676 miles

has areas corroded underneath

play in o/s/f hub

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower ball joint on the axle rubber gaitor is perishing but prevents the ingress of dirt

o/s/f lower ball joint on the axle rubber gaitor is perishing but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,428 miles

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,403 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,127 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,224 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,224 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,700 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,053 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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AP03 HHS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP03 HHS, 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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AP03 HHS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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