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6 SMJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,379 mi
Last recorded118,379 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 SMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 118,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 112,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose all 4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear out put seal leaking on transfer box

Pass 30 Jun 2023 111,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,010 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No plate lights dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking active roll control piston (5.3.5 (c))

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No plate lights dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,043 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar ram leaking & dust boot split

Offside condensation in headlight.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 108,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti-roll bar ram leaking & dust boot split

Offside condensation in headlight.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,900 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

pulls slightly to left under braking

Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

pulls slightly to left under braking

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,324 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,187 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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6 SMJ 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 6 SMJ, 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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6 SMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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