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PF03 PZM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,526 mi
Last recorded215,526 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 215,526 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 215,526 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 199,000 miles

Front both brake hose bracket not attached to axle

h/b reserve poor

Fail 30 Nov 2023 198,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 198,951 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 182,176 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 182,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 179,828 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 179,827 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 173,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 163,898 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 163,898 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,209 miles

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SEVERAL PLACES ON CHASSIS CORRODING

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODING

Pass 7 Mar 2017 157,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,107 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 146,107 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 136,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 108,646 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,824 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,861 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,653 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,653 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 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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