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B1 JDH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 JDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,152 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,724 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,095 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,344 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,554 miles

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

slight oil leak rear axle pinion and offside hub area

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,026 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,926 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,926 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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B1 JDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B1 JDH, 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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B1 JDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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