2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PJ03 ABV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 151,009 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ03 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 151,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PJ03 ABV Mileage History
- 09/03/2023145,829 mi
- 30/03/2023146,428 mi+599 mi
- 31/12/2024149,456 mi+3,028 mi
- 06/03/2026151,006 mi+1,550 mi
- 11/03/2026151,009 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ03 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (PJ03 ABV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (insecure) (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (insecure) (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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