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V4 RWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,519 mi
Last recorded139,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 RWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 139,519 miles

MODIFIED FOR OFFROAD USE

Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,273 miles

Nearside step corroded

Offside step corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside step corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,933 miles

Offside side step has slight corrosion

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 124,106 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp protector (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat folded unable to check seat and belt (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,472 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear chassis members very rusted but not holed

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,690 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f wiper blade replaceing,smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

slight play both n/s track rod ends

Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/f wiper blade replaceing,smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

slight play both n/s track rod ends

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,554 miles

Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,006 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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V4 RWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V4 RWJ, 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 V4 RWJ registered?

V4 RWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for V4 RWJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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