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ST03 AXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,865 miles

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,099 miles

Evidence of under body corrosion, Previous repairs and under sealed.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,240 miles

Under body showing signs of corrosion in places and has been heavily under sealed.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 101,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,220 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,941 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,617 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,260 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,321 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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ST03 AXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ST03 AXX, 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 ST03 AXX registered?

ST03 AXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ST03 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 AXX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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