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SE03 HYR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,844 mi
Last recorded161,844 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 HYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 161,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 161,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 160,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 157,606 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r body mounts slightly corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r body mounts slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 134,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r body mounts slightly corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r body mounts slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 129,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front to rear-front brake hoses corroded at ferrules

both rear bump stops missing

fuel filter housing looks slightly damp

Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 120,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,991 miles

adevise engine oil leak

advise front diff seal leaking

advise power steering leak not present at time of retest and vehicle area was clean

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

adevise engine oil leak

advise front diff seal leaking

Pass 5 May 2010 94,703 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 94,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,090 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,090 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 50,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,056 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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SE03 HYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SE03 HYR, 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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SE03 HYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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