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HD03 FXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,873 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,475 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,889 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,996 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,911 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,911 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,094 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 FXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

Is HD03 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 FXG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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