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MJ03 GZC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 GZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,010 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,193 miles

nearside front wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,904 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,731 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 GZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZC, 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 MJ03 GZC registered?

MJ03 GZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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