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DX03 OEJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis starting to look corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 126,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 123,969 miles

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

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2024 123,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 24 May 2023 118,537 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body covered in under seal

Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body covered in under seal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,216 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,022 miles

three tyres worn un-even on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,400 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 27,400 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

One horn control missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,013 miles

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

One horn control missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,866 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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DX03 OEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DX03 OEJ, 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 DX03 OEJ registered?

DX03 OEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OEJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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