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PX03 RXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

252,864 mi
Last recorded252,864 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 252,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe over axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded inc chassic corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 252,249 miles

Both inner wings showing signs of corrosion

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 249,680 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 235,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 223,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 209,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 194,029 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 194,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 177,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 169,121 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

both rear droplinks have play in ball joint

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s front wheel bearing has play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 162,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 157,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 151,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 143,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 135,230 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 135,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,293 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 125,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 68,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PX03 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX03 RXU registered?

PX03 RXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 RXU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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