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C20 JWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS module mount, inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 91,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 84,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,659 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,223 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,058 miles

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

Rear diff pinion seal leaking badly

Fail 7 Oct 2010 50,058 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking badly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,901 miles

ADVICE osr door not unlocking with central locking

Fail 25 Sep 2007 35,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

offside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn near limit

rear propshaft insecure(tightened)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,338 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

offside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn near limit

rear propshaft insecure(tightened)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,392 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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C20 JWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C20 JWA, 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 C20 JWA registered?

C20 JWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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