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C9 JKW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,722 mi
Last recorded53,722 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 53,720 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking filter or housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,522 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 51,522 miles

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

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 48,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 45,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,187 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,434 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,704 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,855 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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C9 JKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C9 JKW, 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 C9 JKW registered?

C9 JKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for C9 JKW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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