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JM03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,645 mi
Last recorded141,645 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,645 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Taped on (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 141,640 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Advancing underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Taped on (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm , ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing has a corrosion hole

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 126,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,419 miles

osr sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 114,802 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,675 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,512 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 552,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 552,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,206 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,564 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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JM03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JM03 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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What year was JM03 MUD registered?

JM03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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