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HJ03 ZDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ZDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 83,480 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,887 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Both Cracking Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Both Cracking Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 81,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,808 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corrodded/holed

Fail 13 Jun 2023 76,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear brake back plate corrodded/holed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Rear ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Rear ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,429 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,390 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,489 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 ZDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDF, 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 HJ03 ZDF registered?

HJ03 ZDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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