MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust center to rear flange and bolts badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking Suspect reg (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust center to rear flange and bolts badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis & crossmembers (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
General surface corrosion to chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Fronts (2.7.4)
Center to rear exhaust flange corroded / deteriorated
General surface corrosion to chassis
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
front brake discs worn close to limit
front shockers noisey
o/s rear fog lamp lens faded
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn close to limit
front shockers noisey
o/s rear fog lamp lens faded
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear two seat belts not tested (seats not fitted)
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SY03 XHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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