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EHZ 5324

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,601 mi
Last recorded173,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 5324
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 173,601 miles

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

general under body corrosion

under side covered in thick dirt

Fail 27 Oct 2025 173,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side covered in thick dirt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,918 miles

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

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Pass 13 Sep 2021 149,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,541 miles

chassis has some corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2019 138,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

both rear backing plates corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,864 miles

All four tyre's close to limit required

Oil leak rear axle and engine/gearbox area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 119,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

All four tyre's close to limit required

Oil leak rear axle and engine/gearbox area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,455 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 92,867 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,395 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,761 miles

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

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

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

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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EHZ 5324 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EHZ 5324, 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 EHZ 5324 registered?

EHZ 5324 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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