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LD03 SXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,976 mi
Last recorded169,976 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 SXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 169,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 158,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 154,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,581 miles

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 153,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,142 miles

eml light is on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 131,180 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 131,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,185 miles

front diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 102,276 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

brake warning light on in dash

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,458 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,413 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,918 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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LD03 SXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD03 SXV, 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 LD03 SXV registered?

LD03 SXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is LD03 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 SXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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