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RY03 XVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,270 mi
Last recorded189,270 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 189,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 178,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 168,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 158,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 148,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 138,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 126,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 116,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 111,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 101,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2007 101,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,024 miles

slight oil leak to gearbox

two small chips to front screen

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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RY03 XVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RY03 XVX, 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 RY03 XVX registered?

RY03 XVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is RY03 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 XVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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