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SY03 XGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,425 mi
Last recorded139,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 139,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 136,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 136,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,526 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 123,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 123,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,589 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,374 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers starting to split at edge but still effective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,374 miles

both front windscreen wipers starting to split at edge but still effective

Pass 30 May 2008 43,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2007 37,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SY03 XGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SY03 XGZ, 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 SY03 XGZ registered?

SY03 XGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SY03 XGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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