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PJ03 ABN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,140 mi
Last recorded145,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ABN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 121,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 109,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,149 miles

Front & Rear brake back plates rusty.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 102,253 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,351 miles

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has cuts on outside of tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,271 miles

o/side front tyre slight cracking on wall

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,266 miles

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

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

o/side front tyre slight cracking on wall

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,518 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,202 miles

small cracks on outside wall on the offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,350 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,759 miles

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 1 May 2007 50,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,032 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 ABN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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