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21 JAE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

161,596 mi
Last recorded161,596 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 161,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 157,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 149,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 149,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,401 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 144,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 141,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 141,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play attaching to steering box (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer shock absorber mounting behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer shock absorber mounting behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center to rear chassis unable to check fully due to underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure by fuel filter (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center to rear chassis unable to check fully due to underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,223 miles

slight play o/s/f seat base

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to peel slightly

dampness on power steering rack

heavy corrosion both front coil springs

heavy corrosion both front wheel arch panels

heavy corrosion both rear chassis box

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis cross sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

unable to check chassis sections fully due to painted over

Fail 24 Jul 2018 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when brakes are applied lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking anti roll bar damper (5.3.5 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis cross sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

unable to check chassis sections fully due to painted over

Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis sections and cross members

Fail 21 Jul 2017 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay at abs (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mountain area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shock mopuntain area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis sections and cross members

Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,422 miles

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

heavy flaky corrosion n/s o/s rear chassis sections

n/s front tyre worn on outer tread

n/s rear tyre worn on outer tread

o/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 124,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak anti roll bar damper and dust cover broken (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

heavy flaky corrosion n/s o/s rear chassis sections

n/s front tyre worn on outer tread

n/s rear tyre worn on outer tread

o/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge and nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 117,526 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge and nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,717 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,334 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner tread patterns

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,098 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,392 miles

Oil leak

offside rear suspension low

Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear suspension low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,996 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s/front drag link ends

slight splitting in wiper blades

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,011 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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21 JAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 21 JAE, 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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21 JAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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