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RE03 XUG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

267,281 mi
Last recorded267,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 267,281 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 264,500 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 264,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 263,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 255,320 miles

signs of light corrosion , on chassic

Pass 15 Dec 2018 210,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 234,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 223,034 miles

Oil leak ()

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2016 222,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 209,338 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 193,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 193,538 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel lines corroded and painted over with underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2014 193,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 154,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres low tread outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 138,908 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r and centre rear seat belts not checked

o/s/r seat back not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,549 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,053 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,053 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 RE03 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

RE03 XUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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