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YE03 HNN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,713 mi
Last recorded119,713 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 HNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,713 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 119,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,652 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 112,400 miles

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,636 miles

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,435 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 80,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,309 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,309 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 55,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,799 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 35,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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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YE03 HNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YE03 HNN, 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 YE03 HNN registered?

YE03 HNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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