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HD03 FWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,218 mi
Last recorded185,218 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 185,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 176,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,199 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 168,305 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded bot sides

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jan 2023 168,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

rear chassis corroded bot sides

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 162,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jan 2022 162,457 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play panhard rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt panhard rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jan 2021 156,361 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 151,241 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 151,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,154 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-Level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 133,005 miles

Vehicle structure has corrosion

all tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2018 133,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has corrosion

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 126,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

Fail 21 Dec 2016 126,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 116,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,628 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 109,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 102,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 84,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 84,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 76,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,542 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,938 miles

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

all rear seats folded down

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,181 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 FWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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