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HS03 PBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 PBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,511 miles

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

general chassis corrosion

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

general chassis corrosion

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

gear box oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,244 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

gear box oil leak

rear diff seal leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

gear box oil leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

gear box oil leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,248 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

off side rear chassis rail rusty

rear diff seal leaking

transfer box oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,081 miles

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

exhaust smoke emissions are erratic, fails 1st test passed on 2nd try

fuel flap is not shutting properly

nearside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

offside rear load sensor link has distorted, nearside rear load sensor link is cracked

side-steps badly corroded [both sides]

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,842 miles

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

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

rear step return spring is inoperative?

stone chips in front windscreen

strongly advise, nearside front shock absorber bush is worn,

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,289 miles

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

rear seat backs are getting lose

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,307 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)

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 74,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,192 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 43,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,737 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 PBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS03 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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