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BA03 XML

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,370 mi
Last recorded91,370 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 87,422 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 87,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 77,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,257 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 XML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA03 XML, 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 BA03 XML registered?

BA03 XML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2003.

Is BA03 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 XML shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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