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MV03 UJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,792 mi
Last recorded251,792 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 UJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 251,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 246,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 246,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

high level brake light inop/side steps corroded/rear brake dust shields corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 240,846 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear brake bake plates corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 231,533 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 221,550 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 212,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2017 212,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 203,414 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 193,028 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 188,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 188,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 180,912 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,907 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

back plates coroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 171,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 136,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,583 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 123,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,357 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 UJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV03 UJY, 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 MV03 UJY registered?

MV03 UJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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