CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP03 PKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on5 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2014 118,216 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 May 2013 113,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 102,837 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Discs Scored

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 95,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 85,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 74,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,931 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,931 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP03 PKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP03 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP03 PKJ?

You can check the full history of SP03 PKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP03 PKJ registered?

SP03 PKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 PKJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP03 PKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP03 PKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.