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LO03 DHY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 138,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 138,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 129,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,314 miles

engine / diff leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,080 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play @ steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre + worn

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis + suspension corrosion,o/s/r brake pipe above chassis,n/s/r brake pipe @ flexi-corrosion

diffs,engine,gearbox-oil leaks

fuel filler pipe area damp/pipes splitting

insufficient oil,1 lt added

o/s/f balljoints slight lift

rear centre belt slow retraction,o/s/r indicator dim

Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,644 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limits-

corrosion to suspension arms & chassis

front screen damage

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,545 miles

corrosion to chassis rails & suspension components

diff oil leak

oil leak

windscreen damage

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,765 miles

handbrake travel

oil leak

rear diff oil leaking

windscreen damage

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,234 miles

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

handbrake lever high

oil leak to under body

rear diff - oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,249 miles

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

diff leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,803 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff leak

upper brake light n/w

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,803 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leak

upper brake light n/w

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,392 miles

rear diff leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,069 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,061 miles

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,132 miles

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

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

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 8 Jul 2008 41,958 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,070 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,515 miles

handbrake travel close to limits

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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LO03 DHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LO03 DHY, 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 LO03 DHY registered?

LO03 DHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is LO03 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 DHY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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