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LW03 LJJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 97,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,916 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,394 miles

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

Nearside reg bulb dim

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,303 miles

Nearside reg bulb dim

Rear differential leaking from oil seal

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,304 miles

ALL TIRES PERISHED

nearside number plate light full of water

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,534 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,531 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,945 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 LJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

LW03 LJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LW03 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 LJJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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