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JR51 TER

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

210,229 mi
Last recorded210,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR51 TER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 210,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 181,068 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 159,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

large winch fitted to front covered over

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,911 miles

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar rubber split but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Very slightly deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,773 miles

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

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

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

all tyres showing signs of perishing on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 95,551 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,327 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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JR51 TER is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JR51 TER, 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 JR51 TER registered?

JR51 TER is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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The MOT history for JR51 TER shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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