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XRU 238

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

207,320 mi
Last recorded207,320 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 238
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 207,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 206,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 205,531 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 205,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 204,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 203,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 203,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 202,006 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 199,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 198,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 197,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 195,858 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 194,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 193,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 190,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 187,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 181,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 158,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 128,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,982 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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XRU 238 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 XRU 238, 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 XRU 238 registered?

XRU 238 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is XRU 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 238 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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