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HD03 FXA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 132,260 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure TANK MOUNTING PLATE ROTTED AWAY (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,322 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,627 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,574 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel on park brake

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroding

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,710 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 FXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 FXA registered?

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

Is HD03 FXA safe to buy?

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