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T3 HFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,808 mi
Last recorded168,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 HFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 168,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 168,745 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + split boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + split boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + split boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch under bonnet, close to brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2025 161,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails , inner sills , have general surface corrosion would recommend a full wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 161,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 157,205 miles

Nearside 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))

slight oil leak from steering box

underside undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2024 157,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,246 miles

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

pipes to adjustable suspension corroded and framework for side steps holed and corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,555 miles

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,205 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 58,747 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,832 miles

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

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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T3 HFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 T3 HFL, 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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T3 HFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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