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MP03 HMG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 85,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 83,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,320 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper and Lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 66,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,610 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 52,036 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)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 48,075 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 May 2016 48,046 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,499 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2013 27,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,327 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 19,356 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 19,353 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 18,058 miles

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

nearside rear brake disc has slight corosion

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2009 16,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 8,947 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 8,947 miles

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

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

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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MP03 HMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MP03 HMG, 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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MP03 HMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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