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HF03 ZHT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 140,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 140,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,495 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 137,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp going out when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification X 2 Bump stops missing. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 130,339 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,787 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,737 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,319 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,332 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,648 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

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

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

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 86,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,913 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,974 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 61,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,228 miles

advise slight lift in both drag link ends

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,784 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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HF03 ZHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HF03 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

HF03 ZHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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