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RE03 XTP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

suspect front brake pads breaking up

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,032 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,561 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal weaping

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

rear of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r backplate missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,954 miles

Chassis corroded front and rear also outriggers

Front crossmember corroded

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Rear step corroded

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,954 miles

Chassis corroded front and rear also outriggers

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Rear step corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 53,583 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,006 miles

front lower shocker bushes in poor condition on both sides of car

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,322 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,988 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,679 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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RE03 XTP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE03 XTP, 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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RE03 XTP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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