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DG03 HFD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,283 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,527 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.63 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti roll bar displaced to offside , nearside anti roll link fouling on chassis. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing times one wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced times five places along the chassis all marked up. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced times two places along chassis all marked up. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear bump stop missing on chassis.

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose.

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing on chassis.

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine/ gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,186 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode slight

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively in need of ajustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 84,842 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode / brake backing plates corroding

Front rear chasis all prescribed areas corroding

Nearside Front osf ball joints slight play

Fail 30 May 2017 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis nr torq reaction bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis nr torq bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode / brake backing plates corroding

Front rear chasis all prescribed areas corroding

Nearside Front osf ball joints slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 74,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear all brake pipes starting to corrode all coated

Front to rear chasie corroding in parts

Nearside Front and off side front brake baking plates corroding

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play advise attention

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

Fail 25 May 2016 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to torq reaction arm (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear all brake pipes starting to corrode all coated

Front to rear chasie corroding in parts

Nearside Front and off side front brake baking plates corroding

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play advise attention

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

Pass 24 May 2015 64,394 miles

1.brake lines underseal coated. 2.chassis frame underseal coated.

Fail 24 May 2015 64,394 miles

1.brake lines underseal coated. 2.chassis frame underseal coated.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,919 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,475 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 HFD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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