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JIG 8505

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,994 mi
Last recorded164,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8505
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 164,994 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 153,767 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))

nearside and offside body mountings front to rear corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 129,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 124,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 116,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,064 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,338 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,495 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,778 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,263 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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JIG 8505 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JIG 8505, 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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JIG 8505 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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