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AX03 JXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 126,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,946 miles

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

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

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,470 miles

All tyre cracked/ perished on sidewalls

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 101,453 miles

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

All tyre cracked/ perished on sidewalls

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,574 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,507 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,815 miles

oil leak

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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AX03 JXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AX03 JXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 JXL registered?

AX03 JXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AX03 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 JXL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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