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HT03 AFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 AFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,702 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,702 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2019 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,199 miles

chip in screen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,773 miles

slight weep of oil from steering box

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,050 miles

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

replaced axle oil + transferbox oils

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,122 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,114 miles

small chips in windscreen

tyres showing cracks in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2008 20,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres showing cracks in tread

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,774 miles

o/s & n/s wipers blades deteriating

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,457 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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HT03 AFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HT03 AFA, 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 HT03 AFA registered?

HT03 AFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is HT03 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 AFA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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