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V21 JJT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,422 mi
Last recorded155,422 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 JJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 155,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,468 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,596 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 118,371 miles

advise front and rear bumpers slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,266 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 104,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,090 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 86,086 miles

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

osr reverse light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,324 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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V21 JJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V21 JJT, 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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V21 JJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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