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R777 JEG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 JEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,389 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 128,018 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil over full and coolant cap cannot be secured. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front of rear pair failed. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Both insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner flank of chassis above rear axle holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg split and corroded. Previous repair has corroded holes in lower corners, inner flank, as evidenced by water leaking from chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger front face of outrigger just in front of rear wheel holed. Outrigger is body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,057 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,691 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2011 78,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front antiroll bar mouting bushes worn

Both front lower shock bushes are worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 70,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 45,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,973 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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R777 JEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R777 JEG, 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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R777 JEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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