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HN03 KHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,088 mi
Last recorded199,088 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 KHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 199,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 197,189 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 191,528 miles

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

Front diff has slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 188,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr outer diff seal weaping

Pass 28 Oct 2021 184,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 184,011 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nsf and osf (4.1.4 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 178,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 174,755 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside & offside Front inner wheel archs/wings corroded

Offside Rear axle seal leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 163,826 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear axle seal leaking

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 163,820 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear axle seal leaking

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,107 miles

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

chassis corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,104 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,195 miles

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 135,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 107,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,442 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,377 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,202 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,730 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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HN03 KHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN03 KHZ, 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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HN03 KHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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