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LB03 XCM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,227 mi
Last recorded138,227 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,227 miles

chassis rails corroded

sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 137,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side Step is Heavily Corroded

Rear Chassis is heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,555 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Side steps excessively corroded

Fail 22 May 2021 134,544 miles

Central Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65R16 109H Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis corroded

Side steps excessively corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 131,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Step is very corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 129,556 miles

All brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Step is very corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 129,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub Seal is leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

All Brake Hoses have corrosion to ferrules

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Step is very corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,666 miles

Central Front advise slight oi leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer side step os rotten

Fail 9 Feb 2018 126,658 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis area by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking os of engine towards the top (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside side step rotten

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,694 miles

o/s/r under body sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,499 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 73,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 66,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,800 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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LB03 XCM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB03 XCM, 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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LB03 XCM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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