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MH03 XOZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,560 mi
Last recorded233,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XOZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 233,560 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts missing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 233,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts missing

Fail 28 May 2021 232,131 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s/ and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

n/s/r shock mounting corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 225,301 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 225,290 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 218,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 210,654 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 210,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 203,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across chassis to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 194,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 186,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 177,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 169,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 149,462 miles

both rear brake dust plates rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2009 126,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 102,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 102,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,973 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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MH03 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH03 XOZ, 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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MH03 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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