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RN03 XCD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

279,636 mi
Last recorded279,636 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 XCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 279,636 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 279,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 273,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 273,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 260,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 251,506 miles

Rear Chassis in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2017 241,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 241,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 222,496 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 210,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 199,190 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 199,184 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 199,088 miles

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

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

tc and brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2013 176,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 176,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 157,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,329 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,403 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,150 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,746 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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RN03 XCD 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 72.7%.

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 RN03 XCD, 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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RN03 XCD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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