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SY03 XHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,439 miles

o/s rear arch corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,444 miles

o/s rear arch corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,511 miles

o/s rear arch corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,483 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,958 miles

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,277 miles

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

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,924 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 106,913 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,340 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,620 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 33,155 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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SY03 XHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

SY03 XHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SY03 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 XHP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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