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DG03 HDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,471 mi
Last recorded141,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 141,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 141,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,262 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,258 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush on axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,755 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,755 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F CV boot insecure ( 4 Wheel Drive)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,517 miles

front differential seal leaking

nearside front brake starting to bind

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,697 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 HDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HDX, 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 DG03 HDX registered?

DG03 HDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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