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J2 MWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

267,973 mi
Last recorded267,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 267,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 266,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 263,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 257,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 253,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 243,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 233,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 221,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 215,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 214,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 210,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 201,659 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres edges slighty worn

front wipers slighty smearimg

Pass 2 Sep 2014 196,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 196,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 186,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 186,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 177,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 165,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,160 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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J2 MWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J2 MWN, 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 J2 MWN registered?

J2 MWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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