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J29 CKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,136 mi
Last recorded177,136 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 CKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 177,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 177,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 157,645 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind air bag component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind air bag component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,105 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view high horizontal crack in swept area . recomend attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 143,210 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 143,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 135,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 121,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 112,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 104,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,171 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 95,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear / lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small splits in front wipers

Fail 28 Nov 2009 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

small splits in front wipers

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 44,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,217 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,137 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak rear axle

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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J29 CKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J29 CKF, 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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J29 CKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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