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WK03 HYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,984 mi
Last recorded139,984 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 139,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 134,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 134,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,390 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to front bumper(sharp edges)

fuel filter appears wet but no apparent leakage

o/s of front axle oily

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,055 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,836 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s front bump stop missing

rearbmp stops missing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,752 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s front bump stop missing

rearbmp stops missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,535 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 69,535 miles

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

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

rear and offside front bump stops missing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,284 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,988 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 43,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,180 miles

slight leak from power steerimg box

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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WK03 HYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK03 HYA, 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 WK03 HYA registered?

WK03 HYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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