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SA03 MHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,656 mi
Last recorded198,656 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 198,656 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 192,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

road wheels protrude slightly far

Fail 15 Feb 2024 192,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

road wheels protrude slightly far

Pass 11 Feb 2023 188,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 188,052 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 182,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight movement in steering damper

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 181,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill / Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around suspension arm and anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Slight movement in steering damper

Steering column rubbing inner wheel arch

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 175,286 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pipes coated in a protective wax (front to rear)

under body + components coated with protective wax (front to rear)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,351 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 168,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle upper tie bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,067 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 154,750 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 154,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 148,798 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 31 May 2013 148,784 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 141,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 119,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 103,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,006 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 MHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHD, 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 MHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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