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PJ52 OMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,451 mi
Last recorded215,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 215,451 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 214,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 216,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 211,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 210,560 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2019 210,560 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 208,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked,

Nearside Front inner wing has corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 204,049 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder, but not exposing cords

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 193,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

auxillary belt perished

front axle bump stop missing offside

front shock absorber lower bushes close to excessively deteriorated

oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 193,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

auxillary belt perished

front axle bump stop missing offside

front shock absorber lower bushes close to excessively deteriorated

oil leak

rear axle bump stops missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 175,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 175,360 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 149,434 miles

7 pin tow bar fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Reverse light lense broken.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 149,434 miles

7 pin tow bar fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Reverse light lense broken.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 129,024 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Nearside rear axle seal weeping.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front bump stop missing.

Offside rear back plate corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 129,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear axle seal weeping.

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front bump stop missing.

Offside rear back plate corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 95,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Discs worn and Back plates corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,273 miles

Slight diesel leak from rear engine

Fail 14 Mar 2009 67,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,044 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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PJ52 OMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ52 OMF, 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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PJ52 OMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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