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L77 JLE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,537 mi
Last recorded173,537 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 JLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 173,537 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper wheel arch corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2023 173,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper wheel arch corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,611 miles

Front n/s and o/s upper wheel arch corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 169,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s upper wheel arch corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Outer lower sill corroded

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer top wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 150,261 miles

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

slight oil leak from corroded pas oil pipes

Pass 16 May 2018 144,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 138,440 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR CHASISS HAS HEAVY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 136,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 132,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,513 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,510 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,153 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,702 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,829 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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L77 JLE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L77 JLE, 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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L77 JLE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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