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HG03 PKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,192 mi
Last recorded164,192 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 164,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp innuminated (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr chassis corroded and holed causing weakness in chassis strength. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken osf coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working osr fog lamp inoperative and lens is broken. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr chassis corroded and holed behind airbag. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr chassis corroded and holed causing weakness in chassis strength. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside o/s reverse lamp inoperative.

steering box has a slight fluid leak.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 160,074 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

osf tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2018 160,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak top hose bleed screw ()

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

osf tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 16 May 2017 153,440 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear bumper lamp units damaged

corrosion starting in rear chassis rails

ns wing repeater lense missing

play in front prop uj

rear antiroll bar ace ram damp

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Mar 2017 152,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear bumper light units damaged

corrosion starting in rear chassis both sides

front bumper damaged

front prop rear uj excess play

rear anti roll bar ace damper moist

Pass 2 Mar 2016 147,608 miles

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

corrosion starting in rear chassis rails

osr bumper corner broken

slight play in osf ball joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion starting in rear chassis rails

osr bumper corner broken

slight play in osf ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,665 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsf top and bottom ball joints

slight play in osf lower ball joint.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 139,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in nsf top and bottom ball joints

slight play in osf lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,974 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 124,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 115,279 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

n/s head light loose

o/s/r n/s/r tyres going out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2009 78,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

n/s head light loose

o/s/r n/s/r tyres going out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,805 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,030 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 PKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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