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SL03 XDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,878 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 124,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 122,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 116,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp is cracked

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 114,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,209 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails are heavily corroded but not holed at this time (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,778 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing holed but not a structural point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ace pipes to rear corroded and damp but no visible leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre off tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,287 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre off tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,993 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 74,117 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 48,852 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SL03 XDV 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 SL03 XDV, 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 SL03 XDV registered?

SL03 XDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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