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JW03 BOS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,352 mi
Last recorded89,352 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW03 BOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,352 miles

Offside Front Flexi hose inadequately clipped

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,180 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,360 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,360 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 38,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,197 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,882 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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JW03 BOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JW03 BOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JW03 BOS registered?

JW03 BOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is JW03 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW03 BOS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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