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DN03 HSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,777 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 128,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear NS + OS / chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails / rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 125,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,751 miles

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

Under body / rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

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

Under body / rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 121,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 117,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,541 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,642 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,316 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 88,820 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 66,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,018 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,187 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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DN03 HSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN03 HSL, 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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DN03 HSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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