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TD51 CJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,484 mi
Last recorded219,484 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 CJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 219,484 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 216,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 207,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 150,345 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully access inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 150,337 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on dash

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully access inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 143,947 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged / missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under side of side steps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 143,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested O/s head lamp insecure and suspension has collapsed. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking Air bag. (5.3.5 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Back of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential, gear box, transfer box and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side steps and rear mud flap mountings corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,468 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 135,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,632 miles

Central park brake sticking slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r brake pad wearing thin

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight oil leak from power steering system

Fail 24 Sep 2014 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door checkstrap missing

nearside snorkel bolts missing on pillar-but secure

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,102 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Removed obstruction from front wind screen befor test (air fresh on mirror)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,810 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,069 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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TD51 CJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TD51 CJD, 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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TD51 CJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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