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LW03 LJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

185,256 mi
Last recorded185,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 185,256 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 185,256 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 181,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 175,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 173,310 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2022 170,270 miles

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

exhaust is deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2021 165,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 160,293 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 151,116 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,480 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 7 Aug 2014 118,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,685 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 27 Jun 2007 51,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,177 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 LJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LJY, 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 LW03 LJY registered?

LW03 LJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LW03 LJY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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