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MP03 HOH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,228 mi
Last recorded163,228 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 163,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 156,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 153,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,829 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 152,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 152,514 miles

Rear unable to gain access to check rear adult seat belts

Fail 14 Jun 2021 152,506 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear unable to gain access to check rear adult seat belts

Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,825 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,792 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,821 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,131 miles

Oil leak

leak at back of engine-not sure if oil or diesel

movement in front inner roll bar d-bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,878 miles

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

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 HOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MP03 HOH, 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 HOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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