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RE03 XTR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,967 mi
Last recorded153,967 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 153,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 149,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 149,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 136,442 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 127,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,970 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 106,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 18 Aug 2010 103,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 103,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,739 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 XTR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE03 XTR, 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 RE03 XTR registered?

RE03 XTR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is RE03 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 XTR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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