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PN03 JXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 JXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,992 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2014 79,237 miles

Advise bolt on protection bar at front corroded and holed.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,413 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,265 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,570 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,541 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

rear near & off side height adjustment plastic rods cracked

Fail 29 May 2008 60,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

rear near & off side height adjustment plastic rods cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 53,532 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2007 53,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2006 38,882 miles

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

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

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 JXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JXR, 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 PN03 JXR registered?

PN03 JXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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