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ET03 HVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,430 mi
Last recorded127,430 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

redundant side step mounting brackets should be removed

Fail 4 Aug 2022 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 121,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,591 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 98,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Pass 12 May 2014 94,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 May 2013 88,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 15 May 2012 80,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 63,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,663 miles

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

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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ET03 HVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET03 HVR, 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 ET03 HVR registered?

ET03 HVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is ET03 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 HVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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