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SM03 XDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

210,792 mi
Last recorded210,792 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 210,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 194,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 194,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 187,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 175,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 175,663 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassisi rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 159,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 159,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,668 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,597 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 138,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,254 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 131,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,419 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 111,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,281 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,716 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 70,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,692 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 XDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

SM03 XDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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