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SV03 XHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded area marked

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

Offside Rear Inner sill area marked

Pass 10 Sep 2022 119,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,399 miles

Front inner wings corroded

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake backing plate missing

rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,967 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake backing plate missing

rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,586 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,469 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 33,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,077 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,237 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,660 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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SV03 XHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SV03 XHP, 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 SV03 XHP registered?

SV03 XHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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