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PJ03 YGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,992 mi
Last recorded124,992 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,402 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 108,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 96,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,001 miles

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

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,001 miles

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,374 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)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,374 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,085 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 YGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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