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P455 XPR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,923 mi
Last recorded148,923 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 XPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 148,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nsr bump stop missing

Nsr hub seal slightly leaking

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,447 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Front Oil leak transmition oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front drivers seat damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,749 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear n\s\rear pads oil soaked due to wheel bearing failure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 133,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear n\s\rear pads oil soaked due to wheel bearing failure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,775 miles

Nearside Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,871 miles

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Transfer box oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,252 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 106,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,510 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 64,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2009 64,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 55,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 37,310 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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P455 XPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P455 XPR, 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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P455 XPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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