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L40 JPD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,811 mi
Last recorded119,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,811 miles

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r body mount corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,051 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 113,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,245 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 101,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2013 101,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,978 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 15 May 2012 92,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2011 84,238 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2011 84,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,361 miles

(1) Rear of chassis corroded. Advise cleaning/waxoyl treatment to prevent further corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2009 69,747 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 69,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L40 JPD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L40 JPD, 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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L40 JPD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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