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151,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undersealed underbody
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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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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