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H11 DML

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 DML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,999 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 82,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,518 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,780 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 65,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2015 48,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 23,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 14,711 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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H11 DML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H11 DML, 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 H11 DML registered?

H11 DML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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