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RJ03 GGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,982 mi
Last recorded148,982 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 GGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 148,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 148,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underside Corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 148,447 miles

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

Front and rear diff seals damp

Offside Front hub seal damp

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 147,493 miles

underside rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,471 miles

ball joint covers poor

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2019 146,888 miles

both front hubs damp

front pads getting low

nsf swivel slightplay

osf seat belt frayed

underneath covered in mud

Fail 18 Jul 2019 146,872 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Front bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear watts linkage - Marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front axle oil seal leaking

Rear prop shaft rubber deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 140,843 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,692 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 135,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle dirty

Fail 11 Jul 2016 133,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle dirty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr light damaged

osr light damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,319 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

no reverse lamp/ n/s fog lamp lense missing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,319 miles

Oil leak

no reverse lamp/ n/s fog lamp lense missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,289 miles

N/S/R reverse lamp lens broken

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 109,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R reverse lamp lens broken

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 100,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

high level brake light inop

pas box leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,596 miles

ns reverse lamp holed

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,467 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,467 miles

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)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,565 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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RJ03 GGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ03 GGE, 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 RJ03 GGE registered?

RJ03 GGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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