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BJ03 XAR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,994 mi
Last recorded113,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 113,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hydraulic pipes corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,186 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 86,186 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,461 miles

Front Lower ball joints dust covers perished

Nearside Front steering linkage/rod ball joint slight movement

age related corrosion to rear sections of ladder frame chassis

all tyres wearing low on tread and tyres in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

unable to see/inspect front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 6 May 2020 82,593 miles

Front tyres wearing close to limit

Rear tyres getting low on tread

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 78,382 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 75,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,608 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,837 miles

both front lower ball joint gators slightly damaged

nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joints have very slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,291 miles

corrision on os and nsr brake pipes

oil leak on engine /front diff

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,475 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,375 miles

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,956 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 XAR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BJ03 XAR, 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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What year was BJ03 XAR registered?

BJ03 XAR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 XAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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