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LX03 GHB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,311 mi
Last recorded161,311 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 GHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 161,311 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 150,986 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2025 150,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by wiper blades (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp on (pre 1 January 2010)

Handbrake light constantly on

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

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti-roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp not working (pre 1 September 2009)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel fitment (wide tyres)

Fail 21 Aug 2024 150,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel fitment (wide tyres)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 147,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,397 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 142,396 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55R18. 109H. XL General (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,681 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 139,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,325 miles

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded ferule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded ferule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 134,325 miles

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded ferule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded ferule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,937 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,140 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,456 miles

steering box drop arm seal damp

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,288 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,471 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LX03 GHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LX03 GHB, 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 LX03 GHB registered?

LX03 GHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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