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DE03 JDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,853 mi
Last recorded180,853 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 180,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 169,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 161,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 157,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,569 miles

Oil leak

front and rear diffs seeping oil

front tyres wearing outter edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,205 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,310 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,864 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,940 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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DE03 JDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 DE03 JDF, 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 DE03 JDF registered?

DE03 JDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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