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J15 HHY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,924 mi
Last recorded139,924 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 HHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 139,924 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded but not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,288 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 10 Sep 2024 139,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,435 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,001 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas covered in underseal

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody/Chassis wax oiled

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody/Chassis corroded, covered in underseal but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,059 miles

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Fuel filter has slight misting of oil/diesel

Underbody, Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Brake components & mounting area's corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,187 miles

All Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,098 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,554 miles

Fuel leak - Diesel pressure regulator

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,225 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 3 Sep 2014 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,489 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,806 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 109,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 229,828 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 203,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 202,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 166,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,790 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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J15 HHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J15 HHY, 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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J15 HHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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