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MJ03 VUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,018 mi
Last recorded162,018 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 162,018 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body also foot steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 137,495 miles

Offside Front ACE Ram dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Front steering box damp

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,028 miles

all flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules, steering box damp

rear brake discs slight rusting

under body and chassis rusting

Pass 14 May 2015 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 97,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 97,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 88,451 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 79,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 69,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,641 miles

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

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 VUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

MJ03 VUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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