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LJ03 WHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,655 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 109,654 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 104,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror damaged, Chassis has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,538 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror damaged, Chassis has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play on rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 96,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play on rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,948 miles

Front prop-shaft u/j worn out

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,948 miles

Front prop-shaft u/j worn out

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,266 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front diff slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,156 miles

OIL LEAK.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,304 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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LJ03 WHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ03 WHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 WHD registered?

LJ03 WHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is LJ03 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 WHD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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