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VE52 JJL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,066 mi
Last recorded152,066 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 152,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

side steps starting to corrode

slight weep from front and rear differentials

Fail 2 Feb 2026 152,066 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

side steps starting to corrode

slight weep from front and rear differentials

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,572 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 146,496 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded as marked (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,620 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rod from near side front to offside front play in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 141,617 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake test not carried out due to fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And bottom shocker rubber excessively worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear near side rear metal brake pipe leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rod from near side front to offside front play in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,915 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,377 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,475 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front door mirror glass is cracked

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front door mirror glass is cracked

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 97,745 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,863 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

rear exaust bracket snapped

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,904 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,906 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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VE52 JJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE52 JJL, 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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VE52 JJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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