MOT Status
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160,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front anti roll bar sligth oil leak (waybar)
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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What year was MK03 XAZ registered?
MK03 XAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is MK03 XAZ safe to buy?
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