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AG03 XOT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,533 miles

Offside Front Axle oil seal slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,984 miles

Both inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion nearside & offside rear body mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,401 miles

ACE pipes heavily corroded at rear ram

Chassis heavily oiled

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,224 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,403 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,357 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,587 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing close to legal limits inner edges

front suspension levelling RAM has a worn bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyre treads wearing close to legal limits inner edges

front suspension levelling RAM has a worn bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,813 miles

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 53,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/side rear n/plate light dim

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,445 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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AG03 XOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AG03 XOT, 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 AG03 XOT registered?

AG03 XOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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