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HJ03 VKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,429 mi
Last recorded162,429 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 162,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis heavy surface corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 162,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis heavy surface corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 159,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,718 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Chassis surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2023 156,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Chassis surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 152,719 miles

Both head lamp lens starting to fade

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear under body chassis surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Rear under body chassis surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,079 miles

slow oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2020 142,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust badly corroded

Rear Exhaust badly corroded

slow oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 136,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 136,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,413 miles

Slight fuel leak

surface chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,037 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 112,822 miles

oil leak from nearside rear half shaft

Pass 16 May 2015 106,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres perished

front wipers starting to split

lift pump sightly noisey

oil leaks from various places

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2013 96,036 miles

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak from engine

Rear differential leaking

Pass 5 May 2012 89,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 84,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,320 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,972 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,972 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,419 miles

Both front tyres are worn at edges close to limits

Evidence of oil loss at offside front area

Rear exhaust joint rusty.

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 VKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ03 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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