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PJ03 FET

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 98,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on body mountings

corrosion on offside bulkhead to inner wing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,815 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backplates corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear backplates corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,611 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,607 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear chassis

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,222 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,575 miles

Front Diff seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,747 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on rear back plates

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on rear back plates

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Radiator cross member corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight cracks in front tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,589 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,311 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,076 miles

severe wear in propshaft joint

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,239 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 FET is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ03 FET shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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