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VO03 XMH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 171,918 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle o/s and differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout underside of vehicle & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 166,531 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion, fatigue & previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 160,906 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of areas of corrosion and metal fatigue to chassis.

Fail 4 Aug 2023 160,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of areas of corrosion and metal fatigue to chassis.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,575 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion on chassis andaround sites of previous repairs. Ongoing care and maintenance required to prevent further deterioration. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,812 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion & fatigue. On-going remedial action required to arrest further deterioration (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hung on rear view mirror ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,295 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret mounting flange N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 137,283 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turrets corrosion to mounting flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,288 miles

Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,926 miles

Central Silencer mount broken

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Possible fuel leak from fuel pressure valve ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Axel stabiliser Linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,077 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush pivot on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 118,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush pivot on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,616 miles

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

Slight binding on o/s front brake

Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight binding on o/s front brake

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,124 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,124 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,412 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,510 miles

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

slight dampness on steering box

Pass 24 May 2010 75,383 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2010 75,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 30 Apr 2009 68,251 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,297 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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VO03 XMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 XMH, 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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VO03 XMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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