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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn all watts linkage joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage connecting rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear bumper damaged
Offside Front slight leak from ACE ram
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency only just met
Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Ace ram damp
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint to steering box arm excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Cab steps insecure step deteriorated (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear rebound block missing
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering box continuous oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking power steering box excessive oil leak (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipe leaking rear part of engine diesel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Sight oil leak from engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
High level brake light not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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HG03 HRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HG03 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.
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