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X30 APS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 APS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 58,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slight fraying

Nearside water in headlamp

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,735 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slight fraying

Nearside water in headlamp

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

under-body components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2021 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under-body components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2020 53,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,116 miles

screen chipped

Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,116 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

screen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,520 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,557 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,329 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 34,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,327 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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X30 APS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X30 APS, 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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X30 APS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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