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X18 COW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,482 mi
Last recorded164,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 164,482 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 164,456 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 162,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 162,225 miles

Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,160 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pump/pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 159,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front hub, swivel ball joint dust cover boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pump/pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 152,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 152,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 148,925 miles

Brake fluid dirty and low.

Light bar fitted and used on main beam.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Spare wheel missing bottom nut but still secure.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid dirty and low.

Cannot access rear seatbelt stalks due to large object in boot.

Light bar fitted and used on main beam.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Spare wheel missing bottom nut but still secure.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,550 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 133,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 129,323 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 129,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,803 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine. Possible fuel regulator. (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 43,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,860 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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X18 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X18 COW, 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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X18 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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