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SY03 XHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 188,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis assembly all showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 181,087 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of wheel from drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas at mounting mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 161,970 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,554 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 155,550 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,893 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 148,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,813 miles

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Outer Side step corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 143,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Outer Side step corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,176 miles

Lower Steering box has seepage seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 137,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering box has seepage seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,882 miles

Nearside Front front inner wing holed and rusted

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

Offside Front front inner wing holed and rusted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 124,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed at sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front inner wing holed and rusted

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

Offside Front front inner wing holed and rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 111,783 miles

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

crossmember under radiator area holed and corroded- not structural

wipers smear slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,783 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 104,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 104,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,160 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,532 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 70,532 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2006 58,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 XHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHE, 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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SY03 XHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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