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BA03 XLX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,533 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,818 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking at anti roll bar pump leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,830 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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BA03 XLX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA03 XLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA03 XLX registered?

BA03 XLX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is BA03 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 XLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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