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SJ03 UDG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST REAR CHASSIS LEGS DUE TO TANK

all coil springs corroded

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear chassis legs nearing corrosion limit

both rear upper spring mountings corroded

corrosion both front chassis legs

cracking both front tyres

front chassis strengthening bar corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear bump stops missing

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear front discs

Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST REAR CHASSIS LEGS DUE TO TANK

all coil springs corroded

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear chassis legs nearing corrosion limit

both rear upper spring mountings corroded

corrosion both front chassis legs

cracking both front tyres

front chassis strengthening bar corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear bump stops missing

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear front discs

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both from abs pump to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs behind coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST REAR CHASSIS LEGS DUE TO TANK

all coil springs corroded

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear chassis legs nearing corrosion limit

both rear upper spring mountings corroded

corrosion both front chassis legs

cracking both front tyres

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear bump stops missing

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear front discs

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,596 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake back plates corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear inner chassis legs nearing corrosion limit, by fuel tank

both rear upper spring mountings corroded

corrosion both front chassis legs

corrosion both rear chassis legs

nearside front shock absorber turret corroded

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,483 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached both shocker bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer and lower chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake back plates corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear inner chassis legs nearing corrosion limit, by fuel tank

both rear upper spring mountings corroded

corrosion both front chassis legs

corrosion both rear chassis legs

nearside front shock absorber turret corroded

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

corrosion both rear chassis legs

slight corrosion both front chassis legs

wear both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear both front lower shock absorber bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 93,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs behind shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

corrosion both rear chassis legs

slight corrosion both front chassis legs

wear both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear both front lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,122 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake back plates corroded

both sidesteps corroded

offside rear chassis member corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,350 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated and worn slightly

wear in nearside rear drop link ball joint

Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,331 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front brake back plates corroded

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated and worn slightly

wear in nearside rear drop link ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,895 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear out riggers corroded

corrosion on rear chassis

high level brake light disconnected

nearside front tyre near wear limit

offside front bump stop missing

slight wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

surface corrosion on front chassis legs

wear in all brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,526 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

surface corrosion on rear chassis

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

surface corrosion on rear chassis

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,691 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

front to rear chssis rails starting to corrode

offside front tyre nailed

offside front tyre very near wear limit

offside front undersill (sidestep mount) corroded

rear brake flex ferule corroded

rear brake pipes near corrosion limit

slight play in offside front, top ball joint

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake back plates corroded

front to rear chssis rails starting to corrode

offside front tyre nailed

offside front tyre very near wear limit

offside front undersill (sidestep mount) corroded

rear brake flex ferule corroded

rear brake pipes near corrosion limit

slight play in offside front, top ball joint

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,547 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexs

nearside front tyre near wear limit

offside front upper and lower ball joints near wear limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,901 miles

both rear brake pipes near corrosion limit

nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint near wear limit

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,637 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 UDG 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 66.7%.

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 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 SJ03 UDG, 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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SJ03 UDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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