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RK03 MXJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 169,361 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount just behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger just in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount just behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 150,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,753 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,628 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,491 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2014 111,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,608 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2006 35,535 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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RK03 MXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 RK03 MXJ, 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 RK03 MXJ registered?

RK03 MXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 MXJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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