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HL03 HBH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,559 mi
Last recorded110,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassi leg corroded around suspension air bag area

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

steering box damp

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,559 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassi leg corroded around suspension air bag area

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

steering box damp

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,240 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

unable to fully inspect rear most (6&7) seat or seat belts

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

unable to fully inspect rear most (6&7) seat or seat belts

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,310 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 107,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing replaced rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,251 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate lights dim

Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate lights dim

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,818 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,791 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass taped on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,955 miles

nearside washer jet aim is poor

un-able to test rear seat belts due to luggage

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 64,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,922 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,006 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,507 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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HL03 HBH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HL03 HBH, 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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HL03 HBH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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