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HS03 LWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,269 mi
Last recorded140,269 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 LWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Oct 2023 150,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

corrosion to rear chassis by fuel tank

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Oct 2023 150,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

corrosion to rear chassis by fuel tank

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Mar 2022 149,752 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 149,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 148,762 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Offside Front Lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 148,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rev light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Offside Front Lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,691 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 146,690 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,272 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 140,272 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,867 miles

dampness around steering box

rust rear chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,834 miles

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

oil leak from gear box ?

rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,447 miles

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

oil leak gear box area.

rear chassis corroded close to tow bar mounting points

Pass 8 Nov 2014 114,529 miles

Both near side and off side rear brake pipes above and over chassis rails appear badly corroded. Unable to gain access to assess corrosion with testing tools. and unable to view all of pipes due to vehicle construction. Further inspection advised.

Multiple chips to screen outside of A section and under 40mm

Noise from centre exhaust box noted during test. Possibly loose baffle within box.

Power steering box and surrounding area soaked in oil. No leaks detected during test. Further investigation advised.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 114,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both near side and off side rear brake pipes above and over chassis rails appear badly corroded. Unable to gain access to assess corrosion with testing tools. and unable to view all of pipes due to vehicle construction. Further inspection advised.

Multiple chips to screen outside of A section and under 40mm

Near side rear tyre appears under inflated

Noise from centre exhaust box noted during test. Possibly loose baffle within box.

Power steering box and surrounding area soaked in oil. No leaks detected during test. Further investigation advised.

Slight brake pull to near side noticed during MOT brake test.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,315 miles

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

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

Some damage to n/s/r indicator lens

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,112 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,937 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,605 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 LWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 LWK, 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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HS03 LWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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