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PJ03 WNF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,532 mi
Last recorded172,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 172,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 172,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 172,455 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES OF FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED IN CENTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 167,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 161,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,667 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,382 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 118,354 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,801 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,525 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,498 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 WNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

PJ03 WNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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