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DN03 HTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

245,400 mi
Last recorded245,400 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 245,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 245,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 230,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 229,662 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 218,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 192,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 179,614 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 179,581 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 179,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 152,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 137,523 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 130,097 miles

N/S/R hub seal slightly weaping

O/S/F Anti-roll bar damper weaping

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 65,290 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

chassis legs have various areas of surface corrosion

front brake discs lipped

rear seat belts not inspected as seats not in position

rear steering arm has slight play

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

offside wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HTF, 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 DN03 HTF registered?

DN03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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