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DA03 XCH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 119,934 miles

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

Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 116,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various parts of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 112,545 miles

front bumper support corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 112,497 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS PUMP (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front bumper support corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 107,788 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush LOWER BUSH (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush LOWER BUSH (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FLUID LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA. SUSPECT COOLANT LEAK

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2015

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM FFRONT AXLE REAR PINION SEAL

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 May 2015 94,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM FFRONT AXLE REAR PINION SEAL

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2014 77,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,555 miles

OSR tyre age cracked

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres age cracked

slight oil leak from NSF CV boot area

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

OSR tyre age cracked

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres age cracked

slight oil leak from NSF CV boot area

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,968 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,294 miles

play in the steering

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,928 miles

crack in the windscreen just legal

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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DA03 XCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA03 XCH, 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 DA03 XCH registered?

DA03 XCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DA03 XCH safe to buy?

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