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EX03 DOJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,298 mi
Last recorded173,298 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 173,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 171,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 169,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 164,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 155,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 152,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 143,697 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rigger mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,787 miles

Front Both Sides Brake Discs Worn Under-Cut

Nearside Front Track-rod End Movement

Fail 1 Feb 2016 135,784 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Both Sides Brake Discs Worn Under-Cut

Nearside Front Track-rod End Movement

Offside Front Top & Bottom Ball Joints Movement.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,504 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front suspension cone flanges corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,504 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front suspension cone flanges corroded

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 126,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 110,931 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2011 110,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blades split slightly on ends

Ehaust catalyst rattles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,132 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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EX03 DOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EX03 DOJ, 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 EX03 DOJ registered?

EX03 DOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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