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ET03 RXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 141,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,368 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 137,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 130,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 122,268 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,603 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,108 miles

engine oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,442 miles

Oil leak

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,882 miles

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2013 68,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,373 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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ET03 RXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET03 RXF, 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 ET03 RXF registered?

ET03 RXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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