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HX03 AEC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,133 mi
Last recorded157,133 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 157,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 157,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar attachment insecure Bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,578 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and chassis various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 155,528 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body mounts / outriggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 155,522 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed around cross member support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body mounts / outriggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 154,264 miles

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

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

chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 151,842 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis and under body various stages corrosion

Fail 4 May 2021 151,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis and under body various stages corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 149,024 miles

chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 22 May 2020 149,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 3 May 2019 144,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 127,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,184 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 100,016 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,175 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,383 miles

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

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

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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HX03 AEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX03 AEC, 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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HX03 AEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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