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SA03 HTW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,788 mi
Last recorded256,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 256,788 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 256,766 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 248,045 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 247,930 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Top of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 237,000 miles

Suspension arm bushes perished

Corrosion on chassis

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

Fail 22 May 2024 236,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on chassis

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

Suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 30 May 2023 227,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on suspension

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2023 227,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on suspension

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2022 219,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 219,333 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hoses to front to rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes going from ABS to rear hoses at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring and shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush and clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle leaking on to wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring and shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 212,484 miles

All Body Mounts Corroded but Not Holed

Both Outer Sills Corroded but not Holed

Rear Chassis Corroded but not Holed

Various Suspension Components Corroeded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 206,539 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 206,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4 x central body mounting corroded but not significantly weekend,plus various patch repairs.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake rigid brake pipe fouling chassis member.

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

Oil leak o/s/f hub area, brake disc not contaminated.

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle chassis corroded but not significantly weakened, plus various area of previous patch repair work.

Vehicle presented for inspection 5 seat.

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded but not significantly weekend. plus various areas of previous patch repairs.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 200,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion developing on chassis of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to tear

offside front trailing arm bushes starting to tear

oil leaking around engine

oil leaking around gearbox

oil leaking at offside front driveshaft/axle seal

rear step corroded

rearward seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear on offside wiper linkage

Fail 7 Jun 2019 200,255 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure filter housing broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion developing on chassis of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to tear

offside front trailing arm bushes starting to tear

oil leaking around engine

oil leaking around gearbox

oil leaking at offside front driveshaft/axle seal

rear step corroded

rearward seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear on offside wiper linkage

Pass 24 May 2018 189,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

clutch operation heavy

corrosion build up on chassis of vehicle

corrosion build up on offside and nearside front inner wings on vehicle

nearside door mirror glass secured with tape

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

oil leaking around engine

oil leaking around gearbox/transfer box

Fail 24 May 2018 189,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch operation heavy

corrosion build up on chassis of vehicle

corrosion build up on offside and nearside front inner wings on vehicle

nearside door mirror glass secured with tape

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

oil leaking around engine

oil leaking around gearbox/transfer box

Pass 5 Jun 2017 171,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 148,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 148,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,892 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

suspention self leveling links damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper blades are torn.

Oil leak

Rear plate loose.

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 4 Jun 2012 99,955 miles

Auxiluary belt tensioner rattling.

Oil leak

Rear number plate is loose.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,283 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm.

Rear stabaliser bar mounting has slight play in rubber bush.

Pass 21 May 2010 90,806 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 90,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure slightly

Pass 25 May 2009 85,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,781 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 76,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,730 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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SA03 HTW 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 63.6%.

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 SA03 HTW, 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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SA03 HTW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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