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SJ03 PFB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,438 mi
Last recorded113,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 PFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 113,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,872 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,436 miles

Slight corrosion n/s/r inner door shut

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,656 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shocker turret slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,181 miles

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

Offside Front suspension turret slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear step corroded

all four tyres cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension turret slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Rear step corroded

all four tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,152 miles

Centre Rear Stop light not working

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,151 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop light not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,275 miles

rear back plates corroded slight leak from power steering box front tyres close to fouling

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,444 miles

Offside rear back plate corroded

Tyres oversized very close to fouling

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear back plate corroded

Tyres oversized very close to fouling

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,635 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 52,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,658 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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SJ03 PFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ03 PFB, 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 SJ03 PFB registered?

SJ03 PFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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