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R8 DJF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,802 mi
Last recorded69,802 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake back plate has slight damp areas showing

Fail 1 Dec 2011 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake back plate has slight damp areas showing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,868 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 58,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 53,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 30,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,305 miles

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

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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R8 DJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R8 DJF, 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 R8 DJF registered?

R8 DJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is R8 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 DJF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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