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PJ03 FPN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 176,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ball joint rubber boots perished

front chassis o/s and n/s corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

oil leak

underside and outriggers corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 169,353 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis corroded and recently welded

fuel pipes corroded

rear right outrigger holed but body secure

Pass 26 Jan 2017 163,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ball joint (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Fail 24 Jan 2017 163,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ball joint (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ball joint (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ball joint (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2016 155,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 255/5518 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 155,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 255/5518 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 148,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 brake back plates crroded

oil leak on engine

rear body mounts heavily corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,738 miles

all 4 brake back plates crroded

oil leak on engine

rear body mounts heavily corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 141,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,197 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to runninig on top chassis

Fail 19 Feb 2013 132,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to runninig on top chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,959 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread pattern and will expose cords very soon

Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread pattern and will expose cords very soon

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,892 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 887952581010

Fail 23 Mar 2011 101,892 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leek from steering box

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,985 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 443505659070

Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front wiper blades slightly split

centre rear stop light not working

flaking corrosion on rear chassis sections

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

o/s front tyre low on tread

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads wearing low

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating and running above chassis

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check reaqr safety belts and receivers fully due to seats folded away

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,292 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 FPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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