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SG03 XCR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 XCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 92,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,310 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 82,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,400 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,450 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,816 miles

Oil leak

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

slight coolant leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 23,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,127 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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SG03 XCR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG03 XCR, 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 SG03 XCR registered?

SG03 XCR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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