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L88 CJW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 176,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 169,322 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 169,312 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 163,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 158,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 154,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 148,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 140,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 140,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,933 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper has damage, but no sharp edges protruding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,933 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper has damage, but no sharp edges protruding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,085 miles

Driver side rear brake back plate damp

Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,079 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Driver side rear brake back plate damp

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,648 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,569 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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L88 CJW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L88 CJW, 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 L88 CJW registered?

L88 CJW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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