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RJ03 PWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,670 mi
Last recorded167,670 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 167,670 miles

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

various bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 158,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 146,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear 255/55x18 tyre is slightly perished on side wall

Nearside number plate light lens is deteriorated blocking light

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

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

spare wheel has been removed

Fail 3 Aug 2016 146,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 255/55x18 tyre is slightly perished on side wall

Nearside number plate light lens is deteriorated blocking light

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55x18 worn on inner edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

spare wheel has been removed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 136,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 127,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 127,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 114,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,519 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,397 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,079 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,780 miles

BRAKE HOSES COVERED WITH PLASTIC COIL

PUT IN 1LTR OF OIL

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 24 May 2006 41,949 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 PWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

RJ03 PWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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