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WK03 JXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 JXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 66,066 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,317 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,300 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track control arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,339 miles

Corrosion appearing to chassis (rear)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,292 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,658 miles

Corrosion to chassis

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

r/n/s bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in rear exhaust system

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in rear exhaust system

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,540 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty on joints

uneven tyre wear

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty on joints

uneven tyre wear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,504 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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WK03 JXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WK03 JXB, 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 WK03 JXB registered?

WK03 JXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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