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MH03 TWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,010 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside fron lower ball joint slight play

nearside upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 161,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hi level stop light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2013 161,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hi level stop light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,478 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and power steering box damp with fluid

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

inner edge worn on o/s rear tyre

n/s rear reverse lamp lens damaged and holed

o/s and n/s rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

o/s front axle end seal damp

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear ace pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,155 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inner edge worn on o/s rear tyre

n/s rear reverse lamp lens damaged and holed

o/s and n/s rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

o/s front axle end seal damp

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear ace pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,698 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 TWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWG, 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 MH03 TWG registered?

MH03 TWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MH03 TWG safe to buy?

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