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PN03 JWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,392 mi
Last recorded86,392 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 JWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 86,392 miles

vehicle underbody waxed

Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,367 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 28,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,828 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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PN03 JWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PN03 JWV, 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 PN03 JWV registered?

PN03 JWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is PN03 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 JWV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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