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HD03 MHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,488 miles

Both side steps framework badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc covers corroded nearside and offside

Vehicle underneath covered in grease/underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,408 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is very rusty and covered in thick wax

Fail 12 Aug 2021 87,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is very rusty and covered in thick wax

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

side steps frame badly corroded

tow bar ball hitch removed time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body mounting corroded

Rear seats down

Vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,168 miles

tow bar ball hitch removed time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,696 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,868 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,970 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,921 miles

slight play n/side track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 32,137 miles

tyres all starting to get low.

Fail 21 Jul 2007 32,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres all starting to get low.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,403 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 MHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MHV, 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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HD03 MHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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