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J33 DWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

210,560 mi
Last recorded210,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 210,560 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 210,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 209,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear discs back plates corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and plated and under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 14 Jun 2018 209,034 miles

Front cross member rusty and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis plated and rusty and under sealed

o/s/r and n/s/r back plates rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2018 209,034 miles

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

Front cross member rusty and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis plated and rusty and under sealed

o/s/r and n/s/r back plates rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2017 206,155 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis under sealed in various places

steering box damp

Fail 14 Jun 2017 206,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

steering box damp

Pass 22 Jun 2016 230,422 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 203,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 200,477 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 200,470 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 184,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 184,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 170,139 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cut.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 154,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,137 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 140,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 127,454 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,921 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 113,723 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 99,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 77,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,073 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

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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J33 DWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J33 DWL, 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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J33 DWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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