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MK03 XAZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,209 mi
Last recorded160,209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 160,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 160,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (ABS PUMP) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CHASSIE + SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING + BATTERY BOX (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 159,838 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 159,838 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING SPLIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected UJ JOINT SEIZED ( PRS) (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,089 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar sligth oil leak (waybar)

Fail 2 Mar 2023 159,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar sligth oil leak (waybar)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 156,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,001 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link joint connecting at steering box chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 1 Mar 2021 154,001 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link joint connecting at steering box chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,081 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link joint connected to steering box chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 25 Feb 2020 152,081 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides chalked up (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine area? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link joint connected to steering box chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 2 Mar 2019 145,729 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 145,726 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 139,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle trailing arm (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle trailing arm (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,712 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 43,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,565 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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MK03 XAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK03 XAZ, 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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MK03 XAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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