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HG03 HTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 HTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 97,927 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,245 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,587 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2013 80,744 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 May 2013 80,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2012 74,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres 3-4mm

n/s front tyre 2-3 mm

o/s front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,625 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres 3-4mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,595 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

pas pump nosiey

Fail 20 Apr 2011 69,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

pas pump nosiey

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear discs worn and lipped

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear discs worn and lipped

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,834 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seats not in upright possition so full inspection of back seat belts not possable!

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,834 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seats not in upright possition so full inspection of back seat belts not possable!

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,141 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,880 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,090 miles

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

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 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HTF, 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 HG03 HTF registered?

HG03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HG03 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 HTF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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