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PJ03 ABV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,009 mi
Last recorded151,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ABV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 151,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 151,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (insecure) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (insecure) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 149,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undersealed underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2023 146,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stability arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,829 miles

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 136,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 135,310 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS MEMBER BELOW RADIATOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION. MOSTLY TOWARDS REAR END (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected DISC BACKING PLATE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 135,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS MEMBER BELOW RADIATOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION. MOSTLY TOWARDS REAR END (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected DISC BACKING PLATE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,052 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 109,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,083 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 ABV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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