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PJ52 VSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,104 mi
Last recorded268,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 268,104 miles

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

under side rusty all over not holed

Pass 19 Jul 2024 259,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 249,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 233,400 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 216,465 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside 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))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 216,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 203,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 184,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 176,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,697 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 171,697 miles

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle end of rod (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 163,862 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 155,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,589 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 138,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,364 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 128,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 103,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 103,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,593 miles

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

n/s/r hub slightly damp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 90,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r hub slightly damp

Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r hub slightly damp

suspect fuel leak from engie

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 52,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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