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SC03 XZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 146,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 134,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 134,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,324 miles

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,905 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 127,903 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,807 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,807 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,750 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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SC03 XZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SC03 XZX, 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 SC03 XZX registered?

SC03 XZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is SC03 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 XZX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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