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J6 XSG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,619 mi
Last recorded115,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 XSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 115,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,725 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Oil Leak/s (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Oil Leak/s (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,651 miles

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

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

Rear cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2017 86,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,450 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,487 miles

front brake pads and disks 70%worn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,163 miles

front brake pads half worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,481 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,162 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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J6 XSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J6 XSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 XSG registered?

J6 XSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is J6 XSG safe to buy?

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