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SP03 XNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 107,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 100,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,021 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all flexible brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust centre mounting broken

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisey

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,021 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all flexible brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust centre mounting broken

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisey

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 94,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,735 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,917 miles

steering box has a slight leak from plug at side of housing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,929 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,929 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,750 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,733 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2008 50,395 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,615 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 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

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

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