MOT Status
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156,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated but still showing a satisfactory beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Boot seats folded, unable to fully test seat belts .
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all tyres sidewalls cracked and deteriorated but no cords or structure exposed at time of test.
Nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly scuffed
Nearside front tyre RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner edge suggest change ASAP
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly scuffed
Nearside front tyre RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner edge suggest change ASAP
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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MD03 LRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 MD03 LRJ, 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 MD03 LRJ registered?
MD03 LRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.
Is MD03 LRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD03 LRJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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