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HD52 HTE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

275,742 mi
Last recorded275,742 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 275,742 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 275,740 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play yellow chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 255,249 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 235,576 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear chassis @ rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 215,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 202,810 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 202,805 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch with 30cm of suspension point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed within 30cm of body mountain. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 197,140 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 197,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 184,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 184,333 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 177,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 167,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,775 miles

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 146,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 146,027 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 134,418 miles

Chassis is very rusty and has been painted

O/s step badly corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2014 134,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Chassis is very rusty and has been painted

O/s step badly corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,802 miles

Chassis is very rusty

Front no plate is in poor condition.

Lift in both front lower suspension joints

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2014 132,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Chassis is very rusty

Front no plate is in poor condition.

Lift in both front lower suspension joints

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 128,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 128,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 121,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r brake backplate severely corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 113,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 104,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 104,251 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,040 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,530 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,336 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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HD52 HTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HD52 HTE, 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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HD52 HTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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