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J500 SJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

159,627 mi
Last recorded159,627 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 159,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 150,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing. by abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper surpport bracket deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 146,944 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced second anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced second anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under body component rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2021 146,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced second anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced second anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under body component rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2020 144,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 143,654 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

o/s rear seat inoprtive

Pass 29 May 2018 141,898 miles

all brake ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2018 141,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2017 136,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 129,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 125,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,672 miles

front bumper cross mounting corroded/ holed

o/s/r door wont open on central locking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,672 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front bumper cross mounting corroded/ holed

o/s/r door wont open on central locking

rear brake discs corroded inner face

rear eye level stop lamp inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,107 miles

front diff oil seal leaking

nearside front inner wing section corroded

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front diff oil seal leaking

nearside front inner wing section corroded

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 100,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front diff seal leaking

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,079 miles

slight corrosion on main brake pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2011 94,079 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on main brake pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 85,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,019 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,077 miles

nsr tyre 2.5-3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,308 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 57,308 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen cracked in zone a †nsf tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,337 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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J500 SJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 J500 SJA, 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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J500 SJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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