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LC03 HXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,984 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,321 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,081 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 123,933 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 111,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 98,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear bump stops are missing

o/s mirror glass is damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

Pass 28 May 2010 86,747 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front axle and engine are leaking oil

hand brake has quite a lot of travel

rear brake pads are wearing low

steering box is weeping oil

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,582 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,849 miles

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

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

wipers split but clearing ok

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,735 miles

oil leak from rear diff area

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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LC03 HXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC03 HXH, 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 LC03 HXH registered?

LC03 HXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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