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HY03 RAM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,745 mi
Last recorded151,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 RAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 151,745 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 151,742 miles

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,581 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 140,524 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 136,623 miles

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

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

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

under car slight corroded

Fail 23 May 2020 136,623 miles

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

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

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

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

under car slight corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front side windows extra tinted

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,492 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front side windows extra tinted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,966 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,122 miles

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak from o/s/f

rear cross body brake pipe corroded

rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,517 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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HY03 RAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HY03 RAM, 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 HY03 RAM registered?

HY03 RAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is HY03 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 RAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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