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WJ03 PVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,888 mi
Last recorded156,888 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 156,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,886 miles

Offside Front body mounting point corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 138,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,017 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 131,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 119,806 miles

1/slight leak from front diff

2/high level brake light dull

3/n/s/r bump stop missing

4/surface corrosion rear chassis

5/n/s/f tyre low outside edge

6/slight leak from steering ram

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,871 miles

2/high level brake light dull

3/slight leak steering ram

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1/all wiperblades split

2/high level brake light dull

3/slight leak steering ram

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,228 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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WJ03 PVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ03 PVU, 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 WJ03 PVU registered?

WJ03 PVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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