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X13 SAR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 SAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,488 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs running from rear down towards rear axle corroded, not holed at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body to chassis forward mount corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging to headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Rear lamp cracked and taped - not affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body to chassis forward mount corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging to headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,852 miles

front crossmember corroded and holed

offside rear body mounting corroded

offside rear mudflap insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / wing support. ABS unit mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / wing support, brake servo prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear body panel / mud flap loose, bracket detached

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

both rear wheels slightly tight to rotate

front lower crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,772 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,902 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,902 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,066 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,066 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,984 miles

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

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 63,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 55,104 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,564 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,564 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 28,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,634 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 9,632 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X13 SAR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 X13 SAR, 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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X13 SAR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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