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MX03 SVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,771 mi
Last recorded149,771 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 SVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 149,771 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 145,833 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 143,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 142,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 140,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 140,538 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 136,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 131,068 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

underside corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,130 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 119,130 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2017 112,278 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,079 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear both (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 104,121 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 104,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 93,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,251 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 May 2013 81,215 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 May 2012 74,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 74,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 68,695 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 62,356 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,628 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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MX03 SVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX03 SVK, 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 MX03 SVK registered?

MX03 SVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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