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PF03 CKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,277 mi
Last recorded163,277 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 160,940 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,940 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 156,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 144,748 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 144,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 144,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

ACE pipes corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak from front diff area

oil leak from osf area

Pass 25 Jul 2013 132,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum level

rear half of chassis is corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum level

rear half of chassis is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,172 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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PF03 CKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF03 CKJ, 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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PF03 CKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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