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MX03 VMJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 VMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 123,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nit roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak at near side rear hub seal

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,280 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension system inoperative ACE (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,946 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear diff leak

vehicle under sealed showing signs of general corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear diff leak

vehicle under sealed showing signs of general corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,668 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,667 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking above axle (2.4.D.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 60,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

active suspension pipes heavly corroded

battery clamp slightly loose but holding battery

both rear suspension link arms eyes split

n/s washer jet slightly low on pressure

o/s/f and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

rear door check strap broken

underside of vehicle and components generally rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,317 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,822 miles

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

advise disc all round surface corrosiion

advise oil damp patch power steering area checked fluid level o k poss engine oil

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,271 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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MX03 VMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MX03 VMJ, 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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MX03 VMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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