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PJ03 CEA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,439 mi
Last recorded195,439 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 CEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 195,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 180,303 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 153,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,744 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 148,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 141,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 140,179 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 125,263 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

signs of slight oil leak on n/s/r hub

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,075 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front wing damaged

rear most facing seats stowed away at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2009 93,322 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to front bumper,no sharp edges

oil leak from o,s,r half shaft.

oil leaking from ontop of gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,322 miles

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

damage to front bumper,no sharp edges

oil leak from o,s,r half shaft.

oil leaking from ontop of gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 63,864 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 48,030 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,030 miles

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

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 CEA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

PJ03 CEA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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