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J44 RMR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,916 mi
Last recorded141,916 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mtg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both outriggers (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 14,007 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 140,078 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,656 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,883 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Underside has undergone welding

Fail 16 Dec 2019 131,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind air bAg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Behind air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 122,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2016 105,571 miles

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis

Fail 7 Dec 2016 105,565 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking pipes behind offside front wheel (2.4.D.2)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,394 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 89,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front & nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,178 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front & nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,103 miles

front and rear brake pads around half worn

Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,343 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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J44 RMR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 J44 RMR, 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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J44 RMR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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