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DE03 HZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,003 mi
Last recorded180,003 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 180,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 180,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 169,430 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 164,210 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 194,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 193,994 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1 nail, 1 bolt, 1 screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 184,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 174,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,343 miles

o/s/r brake discs slightly scored

Fail 13 Nov 2013 161,343 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake discs slightly scored

rear discs back plates seriously corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 151,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 151,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,521 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,593 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S/R brake back plate corroded and holed.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S/R brake back plate corroded and holed.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,325 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,765 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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DE03 HZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 HZW, 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 DE03 HZW registered?

DE03 HZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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