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MA03 UJW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,621 mi
Last recorded154,621 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 154,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard link rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight weep n/s rear axle oil seal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm rear bushes, rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis, underbody and supension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,110 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 132,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,234 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 114,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension fluid low

Pass 3 Dec 2013
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,839 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,523 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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MA03 UJW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA03 UJW, 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 MA03 UJW registered?

MA03 UJW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MA03 UJW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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