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SL03 HFH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,668 mi
Last recorded134,668 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 134,668 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (e) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body heavily undersealed

both side chassie leg, under body surface, some suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body heavily undersealed

both side chassie leg, under body surface, some suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2017 120,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 111,563 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2016 111,563 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 107,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 107,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,202 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,195 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 44,459 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SL03 HFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL03 HFH, 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 SL03 HFH registered?

SL03 HFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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