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HD03 UXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,578 mi
Last recorded175,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 UXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 175,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,684 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 154,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,296 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,697 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 111,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

fuel filler breather pipe perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 111,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

fuel filler breather pipe perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,164 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel tank breather pipe perished

o/s/r axel bumpstop missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel tank breather pipe perished

o/s/r axel bumpstop missing

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of overheating

rear brake discs worn

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,966 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front wipers splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,914 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,838 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 10,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,996 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 UXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

HD03 UXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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