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SHH 102M

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

212,929 mi
Last recorded212,929 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 102M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 212,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 208,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 208,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 206,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 202,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 197,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,540 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 116,531 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 95,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,291 miles

Both front axel outer driveshaft seals leaking.

Pass 6 May 2011 59,656 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 42,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,000 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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SHH 102M is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SHH 102M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHH 102M registered?

SHH 102M is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is SHH 102M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHH 102M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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