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AD03 JCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 161,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 154,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 152,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 148,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 142,664 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear chassis corrosion

fuel leak? tank

Fail 19 May 2018 142,609 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear chassis corrosion

fuel leak? tank

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,097 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 136,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 126,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,549 miles

high level brake light inop

wireing catching tyre on lock to lock test

Fail 9 Apr 2015 117,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inop

wireing catching tyre on lock to lock test

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,989 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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AD03 JCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD03 JCZ, 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 AD03 JCZ registered?

AD03 JCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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