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HG03 OBT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,617 mi
Last recorded167,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 167,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,348 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 159,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower joint up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 158,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,599 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper & lower (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,904 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 141,904 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working brakr light not allways working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose link end ball joint worn out (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,783 miles

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

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

front brake backplates corroded

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 126,773 miles

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

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

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

front brake backplates corroded

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 118,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Jun 2011 98,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 140,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,941 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 OBT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

HG03 OBT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HG03 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 OBT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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