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RJ51 BAD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

162,137 mi
Last recorded162,137 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 162,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 151,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 140,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,428 miles

offside rear quarter bumper repaired with tape

offside reverse light lens broken

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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RJ51 BAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RJ51 BAD, 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 RJ51 BAD registered?

RJ51 BAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RJ51 BAD safe to buy?

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