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Y8 JRJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,720 miles

3rd row seat belts not tested

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 120,698 miles

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

3rd row seat belts not tested

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 118,662 miles

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,555 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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Y8 JRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y8 JRJ, 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 Y8 JRJ registered?

Y8 JRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is Y8 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 JRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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