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RJ03 JRX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,233 mi
Last recorded176,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 JRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 176,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 176,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 170,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 170,945 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

damage to n/s front bumper

brakes not tested because of brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2013 168,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 160,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 153,451 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 153,451 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 146,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 137,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 137,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 126,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 99,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,485 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 JRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

RJ03 JRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is RJ03 JRX safe to buy?

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