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MH03 SZK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 SZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 153,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 150,077 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 150,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 147,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,470 miles

All brake disc back plates corroded

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 145,462 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

All brake disc back plates corroded

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 142,777 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 142,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,604 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 138,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 137,792 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 137,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 134,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 134,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside step mountings excessively corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,018 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 126,006 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 119,701 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 115,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,299 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise rear discs out shape slighty

advise slight deisel leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,012 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,075 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,119 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,686 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 45,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 45,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,738 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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MH03 SZK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH03 SZK, 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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MH03 SZK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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