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PX03 RXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,470 mi
Last recorded186,470 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 186,470 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to both rear arches

rear back plates corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 186,464 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

corrosion to both rear arches

rear back plates corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 183,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 183,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (mounted on axel ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 177,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 170,503 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion inner sills n/s and o/s

slight corrosion on chassis legs rear

Fail 8 Jun 2019 170,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight corrosion inner sills n/s and o/s

slight corrosion on chassis legs rear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 160,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front hub has a oil leak

Offside Front tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

chassi is rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2018 160,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front hub has a oil leak

Offside Front tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

chassi is rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,801 miles

Both rear back plates are corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 152,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,143 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 142,143 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 131,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight rear diff oil seal leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,803 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 10 Feb 2010 100,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,660 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,175 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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PX03 RXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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