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G9 HSD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

195,181 mi
Last recorded195,181 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 HSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 195,181 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 191,173 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 181,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 163,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,846 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/r/ hub leaking oil on to brake

steering box leaking oil

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 109,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Some binding on rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,952 miles

centre rear seat belt catch cover damaged belt operation works

surface corrosion offside front flexible brake hose

Fail 13 Nov 2014 106,951 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

centre rear seat belt catch cover damaged belt operation works

surface corrosion offside front flexible brake hose

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,620 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,832 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight binding on offside front brake

surface corrosion on chassis

very bad corrosion on step at rear of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2011 94,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight binding on offside front brake

surface corrosion on chassis

very bad corrosion on step at rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2010

surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,728 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 45,837 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 40,549 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,549 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r axle seal leaking

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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G9 HSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G9 HSD, 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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G9 HSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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