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P30 HSE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,066 mi
Last recorded146,066 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has light general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 142,844 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 138,449 miles

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

slight general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 123,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 116,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 107,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,619 miles

Both front crossmember bars have some bolts missing (NOT insecure at time of test)

Engine management light at dash stays ON

N/S/R tyre has nail stuck in tread area

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Service brake efficiency getting abit low

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis and crosmember areas

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,614 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008
Fail 30 Oct 2008 64,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,144 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,856 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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P30 HSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P30 HSE, 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 P30 HSE registered?

P30 HSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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