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MJ03 ZXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

187,437 mi
Last recorded187,437 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 187,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 185,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 185,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 179,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 176,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 171,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 171,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 167,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 162,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant low

Fail 13 Feb 2018 162,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,699 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Mar 2017 155,699 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2016 148,346 miles

MInor oil leak

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

Unable to see ns rear brake pipe fully due to location on top of chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,185 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 121,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filter damp

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,925 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,834 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,359 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 ZXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 MJ03 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

MJ03 ZXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MJ03 ZXR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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