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HW03 BBN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,172 mi
Last recorded205,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 BBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 205,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 202,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 202,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 191,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside dirty

Fail 4 Dec 2023 191,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside dirty

Pass 11 Jan 2023 179,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 179,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,873 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 169,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear tail effected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

tape repair to front bumper

Fail 5 Nov 2020 158,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

tape repair to front bumper

Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 151,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 134,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 10 Mar 2016 122,159 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 116,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 106,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,815 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TCA warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,893 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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HW03 BBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW03 BBN, 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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HW03 BBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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