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VO03 XMC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

254,989 mi
Last recorded254,989 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 254,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 244,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 238,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 231,212 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 218,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 210,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 201,265 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2018 188,736 miles

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

oil on minimum

Pass 17 Oct 2017 178,134 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 178,075 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 163,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,693 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 151,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 136,802 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 119,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,298 miles

enging oil low

fuel filler tube very rusty

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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VO03 XMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 VO03 XMC, 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 VO03 XMC registered?

VO03 XMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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