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X27 JCX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,870 mi
Last recorded179,870 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 JCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,870 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Body Mounts/Outriggers Corroded & Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded, Various Repairs Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Body Mounts/Outriggers Corroded & Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded, Various Repairs Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 179,811 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & Body Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Inadequate Repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Repairs Covered In Underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Body Mounts/Outriggers Corroded & Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded, Various Repairs Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Body Mounts/Outriggers Corroded & Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded, Various Repairs Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 167,926 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general body rusting..

general chassis rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,460 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 156,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 156,587 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Vehicle chassis corroded front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top and bottom ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Stability control pipes leaking.

Offside Rear Fuel filter leaking.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,084 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper / mud flap loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front radius arm bush excessive play

Nearside Rear radius arm bush excessive play

Offside Front radius arm bush excessive play

Offside Rear radius arm bush excessive play

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper / mud flap loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front radius arm bush excessive play

Nearside Rear radius arm bush excessive play

Offside Front radius arm bush excessive play

Offside Rear radius arm bush excessive play

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 142,952 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,801 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Ace suspension pipes O/S/F to center ()

Oil leak Power steering box ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 139,801 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing Watts Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak Ace suspension pipes O/S/F to center ()

Oil leak Power steering box ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner arch is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 96,626 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 88,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,820 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,032 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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X27 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X27 JCX, 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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X27 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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