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SM03 XCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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))

leak from pipes going to anti-roll bar ram

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,363 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 113,363 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,698 miles

oil leak

rad support bar corroded

rear tyres getting close

Fail 31 May 2018 108,403 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear watts linkage on rear axle bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f trailing rear bush worn/ perished but not displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r training arm front bush worn/ perished but not displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outter edge/ perished on inner edge

front rad/ intercooler crossmember holed/ corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 23 May 2018 108,402 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear watts linkage on rear axle bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f but comes arm complete unit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s/f steering arm on to body mount loose/ insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f trailing rear bush worn/ perished but not displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r training arm front bush worn/ perished but not displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outter edge/ perished on inner edge

front rad/ intercooler crossmember holed/ corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak around engine/ box area

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,274 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose along chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose along chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 83,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,020 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 60,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 55,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 46,379 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 41,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,056 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 37,056 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,929 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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SM03 XCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM03 XCT, 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 SM03 XCT registered?

SM03 XCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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