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SY03 XJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,790 mi
Last recorded148,790 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,101 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 148,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,145 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead holed an corroded

Offside Front Lower shock bush partially dis-placed

Offside reverse light inop:

Rear floor X-members corroded and holed

all floors sections holed an corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

radiator support mount holed and corroded

various body mounts holed and corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 142,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front bulkhead holed an corroded

Offside Front Lower shock bush partially dis-placed

Offside reverse light inop:

Rear floor X-members corroded and holed

all floors sections holed an corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

radiator support mount holed and corroded

various body mounts holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber rubber bush worn

front cross member corroded

ns and os chassis legs corroded

nsf and osf body mount area corroded

rear body mount area corroded

rear boot floor area corroded but not within cm of a seatbelt mount

Fail 9 Jul 2018 137,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber rubber bush worn

front cross member corroded

ns and os chassis legs corroded

nsf and osf body mount area corroded

rear body mount area corroded

rear boot floor area corroded but not within cm of a seatbelt mount

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp/ misting of oil (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,925 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp/ misting of oil (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,345 miles

advise osf tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 128,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

advise osf tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 122,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,740 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

N/S/F Hub covered in oil

Oil leak

Ram connected to front anti-roll bar looks very wet -- possible leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,736 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust system corroded in places

N/S/F Hub covered in oil

Oil leak

Ram connected to front anti-roll bar looks very wet -- possible leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 108,507 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,470 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 86,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,008 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,464 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 41,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,151 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 XJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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