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SW03 XUX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,983 mi
Last recorded174,983 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 174,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 172,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis coated in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside & offside rear lower inner arches heavily corroded but not a structural point or prescribed area

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front inner wing corroded

windscreen chipped at nearside

Fail 8 Dec 2020 164,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside & offside rear lower inner arches heavily corroded but not a structural point or prescribed area

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 157,571 miles

Body shows signs of general corrosion but not weakened

Chassis shows signs of general corrosion but not weakened

Front Front suspension bushes show general signs of perishing and wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension bushes show general signs of perishing and wear

Fail 6 Jun 2019 157,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Excessive Fuel leak from engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body shows signs of general corrosion but not weakened

Chassis shows signs of general corrosion but not weakened

Front Front suspension bushes show general signs of perishing and wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension bushes show general signs of perishing and wear

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 143,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 135,590 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 120,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 98,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 90,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,724 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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SW03 XUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 XUX registered?

SW03 XUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SW03 XUX safe to buy?

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