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AD03 JGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 128,004 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle/hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2026 128,004 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle/hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2025 125,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 125,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 122,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 118,609 miles

Nearside Rear "brake back place" getting rusty

Offside front to rear out runner getting rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2023 118,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear "brake back place" getting rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front to rear out runner getting rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front to rear out runner step getting rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2021 115,082 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear off engine fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,387 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 111,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab steps insecure rear (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back one (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,126 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear axle slight oil leaking from hub.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 99,126 miles

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension leaking ace ram (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear axle slight oil leaking from hub.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,837 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front antiroll bar damper / ram, damp

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front antiroll bar damper / ram, damp

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oily underside

Pass 1 Jul 2013 820,193 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,705 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,705 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 73,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,363 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2009 64,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 58,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,239 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 JGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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