MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front hub damp
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front slight corrosion to body mount
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
temp repair to secure trailer electrics
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired inerwing=not welded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked above roll bar link area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front hub damp
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front hole in body mount
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
oil leak
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing below abs mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by sus mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked br rear link arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear chassis heavily corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front axle seal damp
Nearside Rear chassis corroded by tow bar mount
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front axle seal damp
Nearside Rear chassis corroded by tow bar mount
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has been replaced rough repair (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering column shaft has slight end float lower bush (2.1.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has been replaced rough repair (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear damp around fuel filter
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering column shaft has slight end float lower bush (2.1.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear bump stops missing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear bump stops missing
Oil leak
only one horn switch works
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level low
only one horn switch works
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front+n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SY03 XHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 XHM, 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 XHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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