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PJ03 FEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,414 mi
Last recorded66,414 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 66,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,559 miles

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

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

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

Slight chassis surface corrosion in no way structural or serious

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading and trailing arm bushes slightly perished and worn not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight chassis surface corrosion in no way structural or serious

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading and trailing arm bushes slightly perished and worn not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres are cracked perished on sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2018 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked perished on sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2017 54,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 45,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,162 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 FEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

PJ03 FEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is PJ03 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 FEV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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