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SJ03 UCG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 173,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 173,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 168,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 163,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 158,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,774 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,920 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,636 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 UCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ03 UCG?

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What year was SJ03 UCG registered?

SJ03 UCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is SJ03 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 UCG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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