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D2 XLR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 XLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,935 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 93,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has long travel

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,465 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,792 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load area seats

Rear bumper loose but not likely to cause injury or obstruction

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,010 miles

slight oil residue/ weep from transmission

Fail 16 Jun 2022 87,010 miles

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

slight oil residue/ weep from transmission

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour drl used (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour drl used (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear link arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear link arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,652 miles

satnav is covering rear view mirror

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,677 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 78,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,520 miles

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 Sep 2011 46,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 34,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,916 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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D2 XLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D2 XLR, 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 D2 XLR registered?

D2 XLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is D2 XLR safe to buy?

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