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D4 THC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 THC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 149,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,444 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 144,444 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure Refit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,236 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 131,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,352 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

note/tow bar socket taped

offside number plate bulb dim

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,961 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tow bar socket taped over

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,935 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corrodded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,848 miles

nearside front track rod end worn

note/oil level high

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,264 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,264 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls scuffed due to kerbing but no cords showing or deep cuts.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,868 miles

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

wiper blades worn

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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D4 THC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D4 THC, 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 D4 THC registered?

D4 THC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for D4 THC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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