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PX03 RXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,562 mi
Last recorded159,562 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 159,562 miles

Offside Front slight lift in ball joints and rubbers perrished

oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Feb 2019 159,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak at engine

Pass 27 Feb 2018 154,274 miles

under side corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 154,079 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 145,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis forward of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis forward of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,382 miles

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Slight lft at offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Unable to test nearside rear adult seatbelt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Various chassis sections heavily corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 14 Jan 2015 137,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front brake disc has signs of being overheated

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Slight lft at offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Unable to test nearside rear adult seatbelt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Various chassis sections heavily corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,128 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE MIDDLE AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER TAIL LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 129,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE MIDDLE AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER TAIL LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,515 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 89,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,183 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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PX03 RXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX03 RXB, 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 PX03 RXB registered?

PX03 RXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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