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MJ03 GGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,752 mi
Last recorded186,752 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 GGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 186,752 miles

Both side steps corroded

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 186,752 miles

Both side steps corroded

Nearside Front Body mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 281,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play at wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror is cracked but visibility is ok (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Mid diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 281,490 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play at wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror is cracked but visibility is ok (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Mid diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 257,062 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steps slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear mud flap hanger corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steps slightly corrded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 137,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steps slightly corrded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear mud flap hanger corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 136,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,863 miles

engine oil leak

water leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,507 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 123,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,658 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 115,656 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 100,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,859 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,142 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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MJ03 GGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ03 GGE, 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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MJ03 GGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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