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PN53 JUX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

271,616 mi
Last recorded271,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 JUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 271,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 267,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 260,894 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 260,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 253,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 245,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 234,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 218,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 218,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 200,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 184,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 166,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 166,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 149,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2014 138,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,730 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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PN53 JUX 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 PN53 JUX, 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 PN53 JUX registered?

PN53 JUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PN53 JUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 JUX 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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