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MJ03 RXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 RXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 93,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hole (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hole (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component leaking antiroll bar ace pipes leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside side step corroded loose

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc back plates leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,853 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,321 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,222 miles

Engine management light on

Rear anti roll bar pamper unit wet

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,222 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front bar off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Rear anti roll bar pamper unit wet

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,928 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,871 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,810 miles

underbody rust

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,295 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2010 64,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 64,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,447 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

MJ03 RXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MJ03 RXZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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