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SL03 XEM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,276 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 79,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 77,714 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 71,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 70,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,503 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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SL03 XEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL03 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

SL03 XEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is SL03 XEM safe to buy?

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