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SB03 XSP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 XSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components have heavy surface rust

chassis in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,897 miles

entire chassis corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

entire chassis corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,679 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/R suspension level switch not attached

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,017 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 83,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,871 miles

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

centre stop light in-op

Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre stop light in-op

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,160 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,576 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,466 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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SB03 XSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SB03 XSP, 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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SB03 XSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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