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DG03 HCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,911 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 145,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Kingpin (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 133,596 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 133,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,156 miles

Abs light was on but went off when brake test was carried out.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 119,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,637 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 106,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,996 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,552 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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DG03 HCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG03 HCK, 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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DG03 HCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 HCK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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