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J15 UAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 UAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 110,146 miles

Offside front inner sill is corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear pads close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by abs pump (front inner wing) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill under rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by brake servo (front to back of inner wing) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill under back door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor by middle body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Upper axle bump stop missing

Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,286 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested o/s and n/s Due to no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached to transmission brake drum excessively insecure (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Upper axle bump stop missing

parking brake not tested due to dangerous transmission brake/prop shaft loose

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear differential flexi hose damp

slight play in the centre uj joint (brake drum side)

start of corrosion on the chassis rails

Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,216 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 125,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 124,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,203 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 115,201 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,303 miles

High level brake light inop

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 99,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,579 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,920 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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J15 UAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J15 UAA, 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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J15 UAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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