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J13 OUT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

191,216 mi
Last recorded191,216 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 OUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 191,216 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 184,653 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering joints

Pass 9 Apr 2024 177,210 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 170,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 163,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 126,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 106,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,587 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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J13 OUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J13 OUT, 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 J13 OUT registered?

J13 OUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is J13 OUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 OUT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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