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PG03 MHJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,399 mi
Last recorded199,399 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 MHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 199,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 199,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 175,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 175,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 137,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,053 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,115 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,337 miles

z link bushes worn on rear axel

Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,286 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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PG03 MHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PG03 MHJ, 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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PG03 MHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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