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PJ52 VSN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 145,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 145,121 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 142,856 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear diff seal

Oil leak ()

Oil leak front diff ()

all four tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 135,479 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Oil leak

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view on under body

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,151 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s hub seal leek

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 130,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure switch engine bay (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs pump area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

n/s hub seal leek

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 127,408 miles

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

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

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

n/s front hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,408 miles

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

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

n/s front hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 120,027 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 120,027 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 113,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 113,491 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 106,190 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 106,190 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 100,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 86,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,643 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 64,639 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 47,680 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 May 2006 32,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,564 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 VSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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