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SM03 XDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,245 mi
Last recorded159,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 159,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 156,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 153,984 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,047 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Diff pinion leaking

Underside sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2019 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Body panel likely to become detached Wings (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Rear Diff pinion leaking

Underside sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,571 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at o/s centre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 122,641 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,974 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,148 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 113,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,899 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,993 miles

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

Power steering box damp

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,029 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,028 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,578 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,578 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 XDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

SM03 XDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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