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DU03 XBA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 142,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 142,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis at rear n/s shocker (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,143 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 140,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,943 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,627 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 129,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 128,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 125,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,648 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front axle leaking oil

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,730 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from both front half shaft oil seals

slight oil leak from f/o/s anti-roll bar ram

Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from both front half shaft oil seals

slight oil leak from f/o/s anti-roll bar ram

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 94,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 44,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,725 miles

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

front shock absorber bottom bushes worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 36,671 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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DU03 XBA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU03 XBA, 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 DU03 XBA registered?

DU03 XBA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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