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HW03 JCX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023

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

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

Nearside Rear Axel seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Reward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,466 miles

Offside Rear Wing insecure at the rear.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s chassis corroding

o/s chassis corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,961 miles

2 rear disc shields corroded away

all 4 dics rusting

all chassis sections rustig and corroding

corrosion n/s/f inner wig under wheel arch and bonnet not structual

n/s/r levelling rod cable tied im position

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r levelig rod braking

slight play in rea axle stabiliser bush

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

2 rear disc shields corroded away

all 4 dics rusting

all chassis sections rustig and corroding

corrosion n/s/f inner wig under wheel arch and bonnet not structual

n/s/r levelling rod cable tied im position

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r levelig rod braking

slight play in rea axle stabiliser bush

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,304 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear middle watss linkage (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,833 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,830 miles

Fuel hose leaking To fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,234 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,231 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,050 miles

general corrosion

slight misting around steering box

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,367 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,693 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,502 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,499 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,833 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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HW03 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW03 JCX, 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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HW03 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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