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SV03 XHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,385 mi
Last recorded150,385 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassie and under body corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 144,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 139,317 miles

Oil leak rear chassis very rusty ()

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,616 miles

bottom of steering box slightly damp with oil

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 136,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to back on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

bottom of steering box slightly damp with oil

Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 119,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,982 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,685 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 35,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 31,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp Washers Not Working At Time Of Test

Oil Leak At Upper Rear Of Engine

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 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

SV03 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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