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PJ03 YGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 129,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 109,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,264 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,197 miles

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

offside rear brake back plate corroding.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,444 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 YGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 YGX registered?

PJ03 YGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PJ03 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 YGX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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