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AU03 XLS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,578 mi
Last recorded155,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 155,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 154,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 154,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 154,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 151,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 149,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate rusted

Nearside Rear slight leak hub oil seal

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt in boot area (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,985 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to it but not to the cords

Fail 8 Sep 2015 121,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to it but not to the cords

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 111,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,976 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 27,838 miles

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

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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AU03 XLS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU03 XLS, 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 AU03 XLS registered?

AU03 XLS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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