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MJ52 RXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

199,601 mi
Last recorded199,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 199,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2026 199,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 199,202 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 196,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under chassis covered with under sealant

Pass 26 Nov 2021 196,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 193,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 193,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 185,726 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 178,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 178,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 15 Nov 2016 170,399 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 170,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 160,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 160,331 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 150,363 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 150,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 138,161 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 138,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 126,302 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 114,500 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,024 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 96,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,428 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

MJ52 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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