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PJ03 YGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,275 mi
Last recorded133,275 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 133,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 133,275 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 130,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 122,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 121,570 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Watts link lower bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 121,570 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Watts link lower bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 118,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 105,811 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 105,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 87,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 61,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 54,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008 47,543 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,981 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,639 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 YGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

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

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