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DL03 HPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 151,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 145,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 145,283 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 138,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from power steering box

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Rear Axle bump stops missing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,829 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,231 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,263 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,707 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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DL03 HPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL03 HPY, 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 DL03 HPY registered?

DL03 HPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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