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AD03 JGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 162,809 miles

Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill advance corrosion

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 162,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,467 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear tyres starting to crack

underside of body corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 157,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear tyres starting to crack

underside of body corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 157,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Light on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Propshaft missing 1 bolt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 156,186 miles

1 horn button defective on steering wheel

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease will need attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak very close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx attention very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where visible [unable to see above rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal stiff/heavy in operation

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 23 May 2019 156,183 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm behind front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking anti roll bar unit (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking front to rear pipes behind o/s front wheel along chassis (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged / tread depth near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 horn button defective on steering wheel

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease will need attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak very close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx attention very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where visible [unable to see above rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal stiff/heavy in operation

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes /pipes above rear suspension not able to see condition (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

antiroll bar hydraulic fluid pipes corroded and weeping o/s front will need attention soon next to chassis behind front axle

corrossion to rear chassis areas and underbody may need attention soon

Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,949 miles

Battery insecure not clamped or secured (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt JOINT CORRODED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt JOINT CORRODED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play behind front axle (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes /pipes above rear suspension not able to see condition (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

antiroll bar hydraulic fluid pipes corroded and weeping o/s front will need attention soon next to chassis behind front axle

corrossion to rear chassis areas and underbody may need attention soon

Pass 21 Jan 2017 130,728 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrotion to underside of vehicle to components to front and back

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,371 miles

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis areas corroded and weak especially near offside towing frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror electic control not working (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front headlight lowering device not working

heater fan noisy

Fail 8 Sep 2015 115,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis areas corroded and weak especially near offside towing frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror electic control not working (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower height valve link split

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front headlight lowering device not working

heater fan noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,200 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2013 90,165 miles

slight oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,321 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 69,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 54,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 54,506 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 41,500 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 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD03 JGF, 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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AD03 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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