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JG03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,567 mi
Last recorded152,567 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG03 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 152,567 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,001 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 146,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 138,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,692 miles

front and rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2015 107,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,463 miles

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

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,461 miles

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

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

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,626 miles

slight play nsf drag link end.rear brake pads low.nsf tyre worn on edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,353 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,559 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 72,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,114 miles

front discs poor

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front discs poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,022 miles

all previous advises have been rectified

Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,009 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,226 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,033 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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JG03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JG03 MUD, 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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JG03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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