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BJ03 UUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,410 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroding below fuse box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside coolant hose resting intermittently on steering column under bonnet

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 118,410 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded below ABS pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box assembly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroding below fuse box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside coolant hose resting intermittently on steering column under bonnet

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,559 miles

Coolant Leak

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

Oil Leak

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Rear Double Yoke UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked In Yellow Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Leak

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

Oil Leak

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Rear Double Yoke UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 109,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and chassis undersealed (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and chassis undersealed (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,951 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 86,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,950 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,950 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,448 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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BJ03 UUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ03 UUD, 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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BJ03 UUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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