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HN03 SJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,189 mi
Last recorded249,189 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 249,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 249,179 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 215,997 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 174,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 149,526 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 149,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 121,345 miles

Nearside clutch worn

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,235 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside clutch worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,179 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,368 miles

n/s wiper deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f track rod end assy.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 111,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f track rod end assy.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,968 miles

Oil leak

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

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

coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,475 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished visible cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,768 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,758 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 SJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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