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VA03 XDM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

218,499 mi
Last recorded218,499 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 218,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear X2 seat belts not tested seats folded away time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 216,104 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear couldn't test rear seat belts in boot folded away x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 214,038 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats in boot couldnt be tested x2

Pass 6 Jun 2023 209,058 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 204,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 201,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 198,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 198,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 186,134 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 168,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 148,581 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 140,485 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 16 May 2015 130,702 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 121,759 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2013 112,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,256 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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VA03 XDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VA03 XDM, 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 VA03 XDM registered?

VA03 XDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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