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HT03 SXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,396 mi
Last recorded124,396 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 SXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,283 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,838 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

transfer box oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,804 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 88,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,015 miles

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

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

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 21 May 2009 69,831 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 69,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,467 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 SXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT03 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

HT03 SXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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