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PN03 JWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,907 mi
Last recorded207,907 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 207,907 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 207,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing corroded and holes next to ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 195,758 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 26 May 2016 181,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear chassis rails very rusty and thin

Fail 9 Feb 2016 181,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded slightly at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 181,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre row (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Rear all chassis corroded

both front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

engine has oil leak

front mounting bracket under bumper very corroded

offside front and both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 29 May 2014 169,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 169,903 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 160,112 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 148,600 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine oil leak

front crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 135,245 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)

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

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

front lower bumper bracket corroded and holed

rear disks corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 135,245 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)

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

front lower bumper bracket corroded and holed

rear disks corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,082 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 106,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 90,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,585 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,892 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 JWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN03 JWX, 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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PN03 JWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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