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AX03 SJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

165,780 mi
Last recorded165,780 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 165,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 164,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 158,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 145,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,724 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,179 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,279 miles

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/front to rear chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 40,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,416 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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AX03 SJU 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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

AX03 SJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is AX03 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 SJU 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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