MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both brake hose bracket not attached to axle
h/b reserve poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front both brake hose bracket not attached to axle
h/b reserve poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drag link end lock nut on bar excessively loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower chassis rail near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Both brake hose securing brackets not attached to axle
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE bar (ARB) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall condition of chassis poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis Heavily Undersealed
Coolant leak
Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Link Bar / Radiator Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Splash Guard Missing
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Splash Guard Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs o/s marked as pad down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated on front and rear arms to axles (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess arc pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded and unable to be fully inspected as heavily coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front support bar heavily corroded and weakened under radiator
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
SEVERAL PLACES ON CHASSIS CORRODING
SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING
SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODING
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
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PF03 PZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PF03 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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