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MH03 XUL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

161,857 mi
Last recorded161,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 161,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 159,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 157,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Forward section of inner wing outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 157,084 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing next to brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Forward section of inner wing outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,821 miles

Nearside Front advise outer cv boot covered in oil and grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine and gearbox covered in oil

Fail 15 Sep 2023 155,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Front advise outer cv boot covered in oil and grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine and gearbox covered in oil

Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 150,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both sides of rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle has corrosion underneath but not causing any defects

Fail 16 Mar 2019 150,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both sides of rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle has corrosion underneath but not causing any defects

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,028 miles

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

body fluid low

both rear tyres worn to 3mm, lower on edges [255/55/18h]

cut in o/s/f tyre close to inner cords

damper at o/s/f anti-roll bar lower bush worn

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking but no obvious split

slight lift in n/s/f top + bottom ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2018 148,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

body fluid low

both rear tyres worn to 3mm, lower on edges [255/55/18h]

cut in o/s/f tyre close to inner cords

damper at o/s/f anti-roll bar lower bush worn

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking but no obvious split

slight lift in n/s/f top + bottom ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2017 139,906 miles

both rear tyres have damage on tread [255/55/18h]

dampness around power steering box

Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres have damage on tread [255/55/18h]

dampness around power steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2016 134,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 134,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 108,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,876 miles

Dampness to offside rear back plate area

Slight lift nearside lower ball joint

Slight wear offside track rod end

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r chassie corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 84,367 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,917 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

os/r disc pitted

rear seats not erected

Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

os/r disc pitted

rear seats not erected

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,294 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 59,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 49,502 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 28 May 2008 49,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 31 May 2007 45,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 45,891 miles

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

o/s front tyre low tread

Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,688 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 XUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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