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RJ03 PVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,696 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,807 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,393 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,430 miles

ALL tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,428 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ALL tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,390 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,915 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,082 miles

center silencer heat shield is insecure

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

nearside rear load level sensor link in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,127 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2007 49,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,491 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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RJ03 PVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ03 PVX, 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 RJ03 PVX registered?

RJ03 PVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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