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HG03 CFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 CFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 126,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,862 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front brake hose and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 90,926 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges andnearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perished(all just passed test)

chassis corroded but not holed

Fail 19 May 2015 90,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges andnearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perished(all just passed test)

chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 27 May 2014 84,527 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 84,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 82,846 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2013 82,846 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,529 miles

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

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

chassis starting to rust

Fail 31 May 2012 77,529 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

chassis starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2011 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis starting to rust

rear discs rusty and worn

Fail 24 May 2011 69,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis starting to rust

rear discs rusty and worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,914 miles

nearside front shock absorber lower bush bonding failing

offside front shock absorber lower bush bonding failed

oil leak from front differential seal

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,621 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,649 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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HG03 CFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG03 CFM, 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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HG03 CFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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