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OY03 XUS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,180 mi
Last recorded187,180 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 187,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 186,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 184,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 181,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 175,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 166,304 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 157,109 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 157,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 146,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf osr and nsr cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,296 miles

Corrosion to hydraulic pipes on OSF chassis

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 126,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to hydraulic pipes on OSF chassis

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 114,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,347 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,352 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,382 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,286 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OY03 XUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY03 XUS, 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 OY03 XUS registered?

OY03 XUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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