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SP03 XMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

172,508 mi
Last recorded172,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 172,508 miles

Nearside Body component insecure side step excessively corroded and likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shocker bolt to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Body component insecure side step excessively corroded and likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shocker bolt to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diffs leak slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE system slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

front cross member excessively corroded but not strutural

Pass 13 Mar 2020 172,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 172,462 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 164,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,366 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 151,366 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 136,265 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front diff leaking oil

rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Feb 2017 136,260 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front diff leaking oil

rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 135,813 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near abs unit mounting (3.6.C.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber , chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Front front diff leaking oil

Offside Front brake back plate missing / corroded

gear box oil leak

rear bump stops missing / corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bolts missing from gear box and bell housing/ ( but secure}

gear box oil leak

under body / chassis corroding in various areas

Fail 15 Oct 2015 126,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported various brackets broke off (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter bolted to chassis (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower chassis brace bolts broke / welded on insecurely (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bolts missing from gear box and bell housing/ ( but secure}

gear box oil leak

under body / chassis corroding in various areas

Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

varios rusted areas under side

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,196 miles

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

slight damage to o/s rear tyre ( tread area )

surface rust on chassis and floor pan areas

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,407 miles

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

wipers torn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 51,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,239 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,793 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 XMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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