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MV03 UJS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,578 mi
Last recorded157,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 UJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 157,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing combinded fog (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 153,488 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis near tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play 3 to 6 month (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 138,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 138,933 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 132,161 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 131,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

advise replace wipers blades

Pass 24 May 2013 122,073 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 122,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2012 112,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,450 miles

both rear suspension leveling plastic arms are brocken at bottom joint

the o/s/front brake disc is worn

the rear axle breather pip has bean rubbing against the exhaust and melted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,446 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension leveling plastic arms are brocken at bottom joint

the o/s/front brake disc is worn

the rear axle breather pip has bean rubbing against the exhaust and melted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,437 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,219 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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MV03 UJS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV03 UJS, 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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MV03 UJS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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