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HY03 XWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,237 mi
Last recorded197,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 197,237 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support mounting bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 193,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 190,081 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 190,069 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 184,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 184,619 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 176,417 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 176,417 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,241 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all four rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 165,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all four rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak front front differentail

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 122,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 111,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 102,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,427 miles

n/s/f main arm forward bush insicure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,673 miles

offside wiper blade split at ends

oil leak from engine/gearbox

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 XWH 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 71.4%.

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 HY03 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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