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RJ03 PVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom centre small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,147 miles

Both rear upper bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear upper bump stops missing

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,047 miles

Both rear upper bump stops missing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear upper bump stops missing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,049 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 60,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components plus under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,038 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight surface corrosion to suspension components front & rear plus under body

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,513 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,326 miles

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,987 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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RJ03 PVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ03 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

RJ03 PVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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