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HN03 RXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,645 mi
Last recorded164,645 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 161,145 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg marked in chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg marked in chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 151,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,562 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 102,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,995 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 77,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Transmition parking brake, parking brake applied untill minimum requirement of 16% achieved

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,668 miles

Transmition parking brake, parking brake applied untill minimum requirement of 16% achieved

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,318 miles

nearside front wiper taped to arm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,483 miles

front discs lipped and worn

rear pads close to limits

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking from engine area

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,400 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,307 miles

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

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

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

all 4 track rod ends have slight play in them

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

oil leak from rear of the engine

Pass 18 Mar 2006 38,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 RXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HN03 RXZ, 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 HN03 RXZ registered?

HN03 RXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is HN03 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 RXZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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