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B5 RGJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,127 mi
Last recorded107,127 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,127 miles

Front Play in uj

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Play in uj

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,710 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid low

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,507 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,444 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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B5 RGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B5 RGJ, 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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B5 RGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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