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DG03 HEJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,131 mi
Last recorded148,131 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 143,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 142,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 138,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 134,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 77,959 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 57,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 45,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,692 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 HEJ 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 90.5%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

DG03 HEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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