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MJ52 OAK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,464 mi
Last recorded164,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 164,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 160,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2023 160,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 4.85 after 6 rev. ups (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 158,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 154,506 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 154,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 146,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 139,746 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 139,744 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,178 miles

Oil leak

minor corrosion under bonnet on nearside inner wheel arce

minor leak from front diff

Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

minor corrosion under bonnet on nearside inner wheel arce

minor leak from front diff

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,910 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,359 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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MJ52 OAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJ52 OAK, 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 MJ52 OAK registered?

MJ52 OAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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