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SJ03 OOH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing

Fail 30 Mar 2022 103,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear not tested (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,767 miles

Offside Rear Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,767 miles

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

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,456 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 64,072 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,452 miles

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

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

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

hand brake high not at end of adjustment

mirrors slight freeplay on n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

hand brake high not at end of adjustment

mirrors slight freeplay on n/s and o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,553 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,012 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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SJ03 OOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ03 OOH, 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 SJ03 OOH registered?

SJ03 OOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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