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HD03 EHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,769 miles

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

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

Underside waxoiled

Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 127,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip on Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 126,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,299 miles

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

vehicle wax oiled

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,273 miles

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

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

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

vehicle wax oiled

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,708 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,326 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,028 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 93,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,265 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,548 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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HD03 EHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HD03 EHL, 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 HD03 EHL registered?

HD03 EHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HD03 EHL safe to buy?

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