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PJ03 YGT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,758 mi
Last recorded117,758 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,758 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 113,320 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,541 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,838 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,846 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,834 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 73,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,504 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 47,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 37,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight damage to front bumper

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 YGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

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

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