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H9 DVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 DVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,880 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 35,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,586 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 35,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,642 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,721 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 16,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,824 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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H9 DVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 H9 DVH, 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 H9 DVH registered?

H9 DVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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