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V800 JMG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,827 mi
Last recorded190,827 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 JMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 190,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 179,879 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 179,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 163,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 163,450 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 143,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,967 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 119,966 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,365 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,329 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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V800 JMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V800 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 V800 JMG registered?

V800 JMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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