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CE53 JWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 123,151 miles

Chassis heavily corroded and undersealed in small areas including some brake pipes

Emissions very high

Mudguard insecure Both Rears

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 123,151 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed on chassis behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions very high

Mudguard insecure Both Rears

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis heavily corroded and undersealed in small areas (inc some brake pipes)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers and suspension mount areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle corroded, also undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2025 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower wheel arch in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower wheel arch in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers and suspension mount areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle corroded, also undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 123,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 123,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper split

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

Pass 30 May 2022 122,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 120,460 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 112,638 miles

General Corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 102,790 miles

no high level brake light

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

some dampness around hydrolic pipes for antirol bar stabiliser

Fail 21 May 2018 102,770 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no high level brake light

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

some dampness around hydrolic pipes for antirol bar stabiliser

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,988 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,677 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,668 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,426 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,438 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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CE53 JWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CE53 JWG, 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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CE53 JWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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