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J11 RXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,817 mi
Last recorded155,817 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 RXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 155,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,082 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,079 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 152,408 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 152,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,406 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 130,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 119,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,564 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 112,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,945 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine management light on

tc light on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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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J11 RXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J11 RXE, 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 J11 RXE registered?

J11 RXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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