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SW03 XSC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,502 miles

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

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,630 miles

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened On chassis (2.4.D.3)

Rear chassis in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,154 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2014 126,144 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,610 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,616 miles

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,868 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front axle tubes seals leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,900 miles

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

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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SW03 XSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW03 XSC, 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 SW03 XSC registered?

SW03 XSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SW03 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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