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PJZ 5175

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 5175
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,531 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,049 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,386 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,923 miles

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

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts due to rear seats beiong folded down

Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts due to rear seats beiong folded down

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,388 miles

nearside rear wheel arch cover missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,987 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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PJZ 5175 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 91.3%.

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 PJZ 5175, 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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What year was PJZ 5175 registered?

PJZ 5175 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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