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AD03 HZV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,957 mi
Last recorded202,957 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 202,957 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 202,957 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 197,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 197,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 190,794 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 190,751 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification ALL REAR WATTS BOLTS ARE LOOSE (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT STEERING ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BY AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BEHIND SHOCKER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 184,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 184,192 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 178,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 172,400 miles

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

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

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

steering box weaping

Fail 14 Jan 2021 172,378 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 prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 168,470 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing body panel excess corrosion

Nearside Front shock absorber turret corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

chassis under sealed

rear seat's not in use at time of test

suspension pipe's heavily corroded & seaping at rear [border line]

Fail 16 Jul 2019 168,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective steering rod to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing body panel excess corrosion

Nearside Front shock absorber turret corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

chassis under sealed

rear seat's not in use at time of test

suspension pipe's heavily corroded & seaping at rear [border line]

Pass 16 Jun 2018 167,827 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 167,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both legs (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2017 156,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both legs (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2016 140,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 140,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,918 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,304 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,971 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear rubber bump stops missing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 106,971 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear rubber bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,678 miles

both rear tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,045 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 HZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AD03 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

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

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