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SE03 HYX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

202,697 mi
Last recorded202,697 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 HYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 202,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 198,619 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 198,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 193,494 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine bay (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 193,473 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure as it attaches to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine bay (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 188,610 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2020 300,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 299,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 184,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 184,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arche (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 182,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 180,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 177,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 174,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 170,297 miles

Oil leak

chassis rails covered in surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2012 166,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 166,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 162,451 miles

heavy flaking rust on all chassis sections

Fail 14 Sep 2011 162,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both frount tyres low on air pressure

Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,710 miles

slight dampeness around steering box but no visuel leek at time of test

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covering

Fail 14 Sep 2010 136,703 miles

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

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

slight dampeness around steering box but no visuel leek at time of test

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covering

Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,414 miles

oil leek on eng

rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 111,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leek on eng

rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 94,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,210 miles

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

slight play in drop arm steering joint

Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,836 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 HYX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HYX, 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 SE03 HYX registered?

SE03 HYX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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