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PN53 JUW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,630 mi
Last recorded195,630 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 JUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 195,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 193,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 193,855 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 192,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 192,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 187,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 172,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 163,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,476 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 148,544 miles

Front Lower Axle has a light oil leak.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Underside has light corrosion.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,948 miles

Both inner running boards corroded.

Rear Coil springs corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,978 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear springs corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,507 miles

Front and rear springs corroding.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis starting to corrode.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,630 miles

rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear suspension bump stops missing

sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,630 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear prop shaft bolts loose

rear suspension bump stops missing

sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,548 miles

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,408 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PN53 JUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PN53 JUW, 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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PN53 JUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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