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HS03 EHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,154 mi
Last recorded207,154 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 207,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack across bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear panel supporting plates have corroded away

Pass 29 Jan 2024 200,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 194,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 183,359 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 172,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,014 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,854 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 136,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 122,622 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides lower (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 109,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,718 miles

Both rear (3rd row) seats not fitted at time of test.

Some leakage of fluid from steering box.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,718 miles

Both rear (3rd row) seats not fitted at time of test.

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

Some leakage of fluid from steering box.

Pass 7 May 2014 88,392 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen slightly damaged outside swept area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,098 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,979 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs wearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,048 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bull bar loose

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,873 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,157 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,074 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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HS03 EHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HS03 EHZ, 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 HS03 EHZ registered?

HS03 EHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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