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LR02 HAZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,179 mi
Last recorded174,179 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 HAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 174,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 173,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 172,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 169,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings/inner flitches slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished & worn close to legal limit

both undersills & chassis rails slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

offside doorstep corroded

offside rear mudflap/bracket corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 161,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting doorstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings/inner flitches slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished & worn close to legal limit

both undersills & chassis rails slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

offside doorstep corroded

offside rear mudflap/bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 155,718 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear lower side light lens slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2018 155,699 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear lower side light lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,933 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,445 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear reverse light lense damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear reverse light lense damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,501 miles

diff and gear box leaking

offside rear lower light lens cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear ower light lense slighty damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 120,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear lower light cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,907 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlight aim on lower limit

oil leak

rear bumper slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,647 miles

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

nearside drag link end has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,997 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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LR02 HAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR02 HAZ, 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 LR02 HAZ registered?

LR02 HAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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