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FV03 HHM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 162,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 162,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,023 miles

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

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

body corroded in various areas

chassis corroded in various areas

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 162,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

body corroded in various areas

chassis corroded in various areas

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 160,046 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded in various areas

Fail 27 Jun 2024 160,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

chassis corroded in various areas

Fail 13 May 2024 159,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission & front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in various areas

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 158,693 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 158,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch near ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front lower radiator support very corroded

oil leak from front axle near side

Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

off side front and near side front inner arches are corroded but not with in 30cm of a mounting or strutural

vehicle is under sealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Sep 2021 156,710 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch coroded but not with in a prescribed area or structural

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch coroded but not with in a prescribed area or structural

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle been undersealed preventing inspection of certain areas and components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 141,584 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes corroded but not to excess

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes corroded but not to excess

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 111,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear discs corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 111,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear discs corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,887 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear row seats folded at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipes across rear chassis rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,613 miles

brake pipes across rear chassis rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,425 miles

Hi level light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 39,176 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,176 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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FV03 HHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV03 HHM, 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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FV03 HHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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