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AD03 HGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,244 mi
Last recorded164,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 164,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 159,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 156,638 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

tyres cracked

Pass 17 May 2017 151,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 139,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded.

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

Offside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Slight oil seepage from engine, gearbox and front axle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2014 139,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded.

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

Offside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Slight oil seepage from engine, gearbox and front axle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 136,587 miles

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2013 136,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 123,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,010 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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AD03 HGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD03 HGF, 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 AD03 HGF registered?

AD03 HGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AD03 HGF safe to buy?

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