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X4 PTS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,294 mi
Last recorded142,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 128,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,140 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,405 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play forward facing (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,045 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,606 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,828 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,985 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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X4 PTS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X4 PTS, 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 X4 PTS registered?

X4 PTS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for X4 PTS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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