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PJ03 FFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,648 mi
Last recorded205,648 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 205,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 205,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 193,346 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 193,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 178,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 165,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 145,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 134,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,627 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 108,595 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,057 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,092 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 FFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ03 FFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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