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B25 JOW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,543 mi
Last recorded151,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 JOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged on the n/s

n/s inner wing corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear reg plate lights dim

Fail 6 Jun 2025 151,092 miles

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

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

n/s inner wing corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear reg plate lights dim

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2024 146,331 miles

chassis has surface corrosion in various places

front inner wings and inner wheel arches corroded

o/s rear hockey stick front bush worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake back plates corroded

slight play in both rear ARB linkages

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2023 139,471 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers cracking slightly, ok at time of test

inner wings slightly corroded

n/s front chassis slightly corroded

o/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake pads worn low on the n/s

rear chassis corroded, ok at time of test

track rod end dust covers cracking slightly, ok at time of test

Pass 20 May 2022 133,527 miles

both front inner wings slightly corroded

front bumper damaged on both sides

front track rod end and bottom ball joint dust covers cracking, just ok at time of test

rear brake back plates corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear hockey stick bushes slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play both rear arb linkages

Fail 13 May 2022 133,464 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mounting corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front inner wings slightly corroded

front bumper damaged on both sides

front track rod end and bottom ball joint dust covers cracking, just ok at time of test

rear brake back plates corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear hockey stick bushes slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play both rear arb linkages

Pass 24 May 2021 129,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis condition and front inner wings corroded

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2021 129,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis condition and front inner wings corroded

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,233 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges and slight cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2020 126,195 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges and slight cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,817 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 31 May 2017 112,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded

rear back plates corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 111,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded

rear back plates corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 106,150 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriated

exhaust mountings and flanges corroded

front discs lipped

front tyres low on tread

o/s rear chassis corroded next to tow bar

rear heat shield loose

slight play in o/s rear track rod end

Pass 7 May 2015 99,124 miles

arb linkage dust covers slightly deteriated

bottom ball joint dust covers deteriated, ok at time of test

exhaust hangers and mounts corroded

o/s rear chassis slight corrosion next to tow bar mountings

slight play in o/s front track rod end (to the rear of the o/s front wheel)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,334 miles

slight corrosion on the o/s rear chassis next to tow bar mount

slight play in the o/s front track rod end, just ok at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,924 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 88,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 81,910 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 May 2012 81,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 74,377 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,357 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 61,349 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 52,404 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 43,823 miles

n/s and o/s wipers just up to std steering box wet with fluid

Pass 12 May 2006 36,920 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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B25 JOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 B25 JOW, 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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B25 JOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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