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H14 MSJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 MSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2025 82,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,998 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 80,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front diff seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal slightly weeping

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2023 79,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,383 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 70,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,904 miles

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

offside front axle seal leaking

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,698 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,519 miles

o/s rear axle hub seal showing signs of slight weepage

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,519 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear axle hub seal showing signs of slight weepage

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,613 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,862 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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H14 MSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H14 MSJ, 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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H14 MSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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