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MW03 LCJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,365 mi
Last recorded199,365 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 199,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 191,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 186,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 182,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 181,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 180,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 178,676 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 176,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 173,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 173,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 169,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 169,989 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 165,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 165,299 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust rubber broken

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 155,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust rubber broken

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 144,520 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf wiper blade loose at end

Fail 6 Jul 2012 144,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf wiper blade loose at end

Pass 4 Mar 2011 139,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,793 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 127,792 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 122,202 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 122,191 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,271 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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MW03 LCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW03 LCJ, 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 MW03 LCJ registered?

MW03 LCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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