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LF03 UXJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 UXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 157,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 158,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.00 actual 3.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

various oil eaks from engine and steering

Pass 30 Aug 2019 151,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,880 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

play in offside track rod end

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,179 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,286 miles

front brake pads becoming low

slight play in offside front wheel area

wiper motor noisy

Fail 31 Aug 2016 126,286 miles

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

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

front brake pads becoming low

slight play in offside front wheel area

wiper motor noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 116,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,784 miles

play in offside track rod end

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,114 miles

wiper motor noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,745 miles

rear shock absorber becoming weak on bounce test

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear shock absorber becoming weak on bounce test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,887 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,284 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,619 miles

near side front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on limit 1.6mm

Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on limit 1.6mm

Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,222 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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LF03 UXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LF03 UXJ, 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 LF03 UXJ registered?

LF03 UXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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