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AJ51 DOM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222,830 mi
Last recorded222,830 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 222,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 215,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 208,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 201,243 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 201,243 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 190,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively handbrake travel on limit (1.1.6 (b) (i))

road wheels width on limit

Fail 11 Aug 2021 190,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low beams low and defused (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns os dips (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible roof and bumper lamp beams no control a switch (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened weak and sagged down to 8 inch nsf 10 inch (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe brake backplate missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low ns os dips (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs wire rubbing on cv joint (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively handbrake travel on limit (1.1.6 (b) (i))

road wheels width on limit

sun visors missing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 185,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 177,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,418 miles

chassis slightly corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general engine/ transmission oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,439 miles

Nearside rear leveling sensor linkage bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,553 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,530 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear in front drop link joint

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,734 miles

slight wear in front drop link joint

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,954 miles

nearside front tyre has a screw in tread .

off side front tyre has deap cut in side wall,but not able to see cords .

Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre has a screw in tread

off side front tyre has a deap cut in side wall ,but not able to see cords

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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AJ51 DOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ51 DOM, 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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AJ51 DOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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