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SJ03 UEL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,990 mi
Last recorded209,990 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 209,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 194,215 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 185,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 185,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 169,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 169,888 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,703 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs at the rear are corroded but not holing as of yet. it is within 30 cm of an outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 129,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 129,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 125,315 miles

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

rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2014 120,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 120,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,192 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,095 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 63,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UEL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

SJ03 UEL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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