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HT03 OYR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 129,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,126 miles

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

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

fuel filter mounting week

Pass 24 Dec 2020 89,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,880 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,064 miles

Nearside wiper in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 81,064 miles

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

Nearside wiper in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,993 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,748 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2015 67,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,956 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 65,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,299 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak from rear propshaft/axle seal.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,767 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 58,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,651 miles

cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

Fail 3 Jun 2006 22,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

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 OYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

HT03 OYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HT03 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 OYR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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