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LW03 LJE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,495 mi
Last recorded163,495 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 163,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 154,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 144,526 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 144,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switches off when foot brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn transfer box end. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 121,305 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 115,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 112,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,798 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 89,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,485 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 58,485 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,297 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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LW03 LJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LW03 LJE, 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 LW03 LJE registered?

LW03 LJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is LW03 LJE safe to buy?

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