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HT03 XVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,832 mi
Last recorded111,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,832 miles

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

Front bolted cross member heavy corrosion

Heavy corrosion to complete chassis

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 111,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,040 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,190 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smears slightly

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

Rear exhaust joint flange corroded and hanging bracket corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,619 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,619 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,358 miles

drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,358 miles

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

drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,708 miles

o/s drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,634 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to split

water ingress to offside rear light unit

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,738 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,077 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,948 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 XVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

HT03 XVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is HT03 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 XVB shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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