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HJ03 VKB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,750 mi
Last recorded178,750 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 178,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 173,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 168,625 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 165,233 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 154,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear body mounts before rear wheels corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,592 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2021 137,592 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

track control light on

Pass 17 Apr 2020 123,986 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r drop link dust cover perished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 118,245 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,989 miles

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,986 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,753 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 115,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre tread deteriorating slightly.

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)

Slight corrossion on o/s/r chassis leg.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 114,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre tread deteriorating slightly.

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrossion on o/s/r chassis leg.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,590 miles

drivers wiper smearing slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,868 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2012 105,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,606 miles

rear reg plate deteriating

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,645 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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HJ03 VKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HJ03 VKB, 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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HJ03 VKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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