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MD03 MFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,378 mi
Last recorded176,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 176,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 172,582 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))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 164,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 151,508 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near towbar support mounting osr.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,568 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,904 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 96,297 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,753 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear more than slight (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,723 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,779 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,013 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,527 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,812 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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MD03 MFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MFJ, 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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MD03 MFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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