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JO03 DJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,779 mi
Last recorded138,779 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 DJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 127,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,901 miles

2x oil leaks

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,878 miles

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

2x oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,766 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is slightly worn/deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,148 miles

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

Oil leak

tracking needed soon.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,496 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,469 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,781 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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JO03 DJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JO03 DJC, 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 JO03 DJC registered?

JO03 DJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is JO03 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 DJC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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