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DL03 JSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,017 mi
Last recorded181,017 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 JSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 181,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner suspension bump stop.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 176,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 173,247 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished front lower shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 169,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in N.S.F panard rod bush

Pass 22 Jul 2020 168,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Dust cover ball joint perished

Offside Front Condensation within headlamp unit.

Offside Front Upper Dust cover perished

Fail 22 Jul 2020 168,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Dust cover ball joint perished

Offside Front Condensation within headlamp unit.

Offside Front Upper Dust cover perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 164,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Mist inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 9 Jul 2018 159,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 154,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 154,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 146,602 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 146,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 138,968 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 131,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 131,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 124,325 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 2 Mar 2013 124,325 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front brake caliper has light misting of fluid loss ?

Pass 26 May 2010 103,633 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 86,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 52,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,496 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DL03 JSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DL03 JSL, 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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DL03 JSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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