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H9 EWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

numerous lights on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

chassis slightly corroded at rear

nearside and offside front axle seals slightly leaking.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer axletube seal leaking

Offside Front outer axle tube leaking

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

tow bar corroded

under body corrosion

vehicle heavly under sealed

Fail 22 Mar 2023 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer axletube seal leaking

Offside Front outer axle tube leaking

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

tow bar corroded

under body corrosion

vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear under body corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside inner wing

Fail 18 Mar 2022 71,032 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing at abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,270 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body sections corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing at abs pump mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body sections corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,930 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,663 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 64,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,312 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,528 miles

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,193 miles

Offside rack arm has slight freeplay

Slight oil leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,800 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

tyres starting to wear

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,578 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,578 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,690 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 EWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H9 EWH, 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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H9 EWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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