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HF03 YEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,154 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 114,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 109,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 103,585 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 98,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 95,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 92,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,529 miles

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted visual inspection of adult belt only

Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted visual inspection of adult belt only

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE starter motor faulty [[would not kick in]]

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tires are worn center of tread 1.6mm to 2mm

nearside rear load-level sensor link split

rear rumble seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,560 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,060 miles

offside front seat belt webbing is starting to fray on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,147 miles

slight brake judder from nearside front, [noted on rolling brake test]

slight cut thru tread on nearside front tire, [not down to cords]

Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight brake judder from nearside front, [noted on rolling brake test]

slight cut thru tread on nearside front tire, [not down to cords]

Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,837 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HF03 YEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HF03 YEB, 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 HF03 YEB registered?

HF03 YEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 YEB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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