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DN03 RJX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 RJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,958 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper fitting (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper fitting (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s rear brake splash guard rustey

quite heavy rust about chassis

small diesel leak at rear of engine

some hydraulic fluid leaking from suspension leveling system at o/s/front and under o/s center

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s rear brake splash guard rustey

quite heavy rust about chassis

small diesel leak at rear of engine

some hydraulic fluid leaking from suspension leveling system at o/s/front and under o/s center

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,652 miles

Hydraulic fluid leak on adjustable anti-roll system.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,494 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hydraulic fluid leak adjustable anti-roll system.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,093 miles

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

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

rear axle pinion seal leaking

rear brakes binding -- not excessive

rust at rear chassis legs -- not quite excessive

suspension fluid low -- small leak at valve on chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,051 miles

Moderate rust on extensive areas of chassis and especially around tow bar fixings.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,988 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Moderate rust on extensive areas of chassis and especially around tow bar fixings.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,621 miles

17% front brake pull to left

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f and n/s/r suspension bump stop rubbers missing

o/s/rear brake binding -- not excesive

small oil leak at rear axle pinion seal

surface rust on chassis -- not excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,723 miles

oil pressure warning lamp on when engine is at idle

rear axle leaking oil from diff seal

Pass 27 May 2009 42,656 miles

plastic covers fitted to near and offside outer sills

Fail 26 May 2009 42,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

plastic covers fitted to near and offside outer sills

unable to asses offside headlamp alignment

Pass 28 May 2008 36,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,111 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 28,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,929 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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DN03 RJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN03 RJX, 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 DN03 RJX registered?

DN03 RJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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