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LD03 JZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,828 mi
Last recorded102,828 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive AXEL X2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 99,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,285 miles

CENTRE SEAT, OSR SEAT AND REAR SEATS MISSING

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR BACK PLATE MISSING

OSR HALF SHAFT SEAL HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,282 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

CENTRE SEAT, OSR SEAT AND REAR SEATS MISSING

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR BACK PLATE MISSING

OSR HALF SHAFT SEAL HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise : offside rear brake backing plates missing and nearside corroded

advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,463 miles

both body mounts by rear wheels holed and heavily corroded

both rear inner wheel arch liners holed and heavily corroded

nsr brake back plate heavy corroded

rear axle and suspension components heavy corroded

rear chassis rails heavy corrosion

wipers not clearing screen properly

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,908 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,908 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch 2 x holes rear 1 within rear folding seat prescribed area (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,299 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,009 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion both chassis rails

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,009 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion both chassis rails

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion to vehicle and components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,340 miles

nearside front offside front and offside rear outer tyre walls perished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front offside front and offside rear outer tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,461 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,957 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,589 miles

advise high tone horn inop

advise uneven wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,304 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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LD03 JZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LD03 JZX, 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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LD03 JZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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