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PJ03 AAU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 AAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 148,682 miles

Front Coolant leak top hose ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 143,123 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 143,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (abs pump) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,630 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 142,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 131,153 miles

Offside Rear brake plate corroded away

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

corrosion at rear chassis

rear step rotten

Fail 13 Feb 2020 131,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake plate corroded away

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

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

corrosion at rear chassis

rear step rotten

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,255 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

oil leak noted from engine and front differential

Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

oil leak noted from engine and front differential

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,653 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from diff front

Fail 11 Feb 2015 104,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from diff front

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,689 miles

oil leak on front diff

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,689 miles

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

coolant level low

oil leak on front diff

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,194 miles

Active cornering system warning light illuminated indicating a fault.

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

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

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear brake disc spray shield badly corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,194 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Active cornering system warning light illuminated indicating a fault.

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

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

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear brake disc spray shield badly corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,839 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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PJ03 AAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ03 AAU, 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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What year was PJ03 AAU registered?

PJ03 AAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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