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TG03 JMG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG03 JMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 158,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 148,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 138,037 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 117,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 117,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,581 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,088 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,177 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,554 miles

all rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,854 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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TG03 JMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TG03 JMG, 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 TG03 JMG registered?

TG03 JMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is TG03 JMG safe to buy?

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