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PJ03 YGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear air suspension removed

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,886 miles

Hydraulic pipes at offside of chassis corroded and damp.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,613 miles

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

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

Pipes at offside front of chassis leg extensively corroded and damp.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pipes at offside front of chassis leg extensively corroded and damp.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,890 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,963 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 YGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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