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HY03 UGR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,118 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,129 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,061 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,048 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,983 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion developing throughout chassis

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in protective paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area (under rad)

oil leaking from front diff but not considered excessive

underside of vehicle heavily coated in protective paint

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,294 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,091 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,091 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,802 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,950 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc outer face has corrosion

rearmost seats stowed & seatbelts not tested

side steps are corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc outer face has corrosion

rearmost seats stowed & seatbelts not tested

side steps are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear suspension position sensor connector link broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,776 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system very rusty & flange joint badly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system very rusty & flange joint badly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear seats stowed, not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,300 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front brake waver.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,709 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 UGR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UGR, 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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HY03 UGR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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