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PL03 RJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,630 mi
Last recorded116,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 RJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 116,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump to flexi's X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,004 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 113,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 113,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,899 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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PL03 RJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL03 RJU, 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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PL03 RJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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