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PJ03 YGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,192 miles

Corrosion to chassis.

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner, non structural and not carrying a brake, steering or suspension component.

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

Rear exhaust flange is in poor condition.

Fail 9 Aug 2024 148,192 miles

Corrosion to chassis.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner, non structural and not carrying a brake, steering or suspension component.

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

Rear exhaust flange is in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,102 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner, non structural and not carrying a brake, steering or suspension component

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2023 148,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump mount/wheel arch liner (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at side step rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner, non structural and not carrying a brake, steering or suspension component

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,825 miles

Front lower bumper carrier excessively corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2022 147,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower bumper carrier excessively corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2021 147,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 146,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 140,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 136,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 127,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 122,263 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 122,262 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,523 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear of front prop u j worn

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear of front prop u j worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 91,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,444 miles

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

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

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

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 YGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 YGF, 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 YGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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