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242 AJX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,936 mi
Last recorded137,936 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,936 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 136,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,938 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 134,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,335 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,333 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 130,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 124,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 117,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 114,339 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 114,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,065 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 92,694 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 85,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,179 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,977 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,453 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 55,453 miles

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

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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242 AJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 242 AJX, 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 242 AJX registered?

242 AJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is 242 AJX safe to buy?

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