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SP03 XMY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross bar hole and corroded under radiator

underseal coming off showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,639 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross bar hole and corroded under radiator

underseal coming off showing corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 95,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 89,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,978 miles

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,978 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,111 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,822 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,098 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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SP03 XMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP03 XMY, 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 SP03 XMY registered?

SP03 XMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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