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ET03 SXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

162,571 mi
Last recorded162,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 162,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 161,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 161,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 161,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 160,004 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 160,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 157,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 154,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,779 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,142 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 142,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 139,491 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 134,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,827 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 129,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,688 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,384 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 SXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 SXZ registered?

ET03 SXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is ET03 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SXZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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