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LR03 HMK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,820 mi
Last recorded147,820 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,737 miles

All front ball joints have slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,479 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2020 146,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Nearside chassis slight corrosion.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 141,379 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 134,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 127,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,876 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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LR03 HMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LR03 HMK, 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 LR03 HMK registered?

LR03 HMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 HMK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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