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AY03 PGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,103 mi
Last recorded201,103 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 201,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 196,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 192,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 187,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,072 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 184,051 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 180,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 178,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 178,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 174,574 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 174,574 miles

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 171,611 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,473 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside mirror damaged.

Screen cracked but outside of drivers view of the road.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 160,459 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering box output seal . (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Engine oil leak

Offside mirror damaged.

Screen cracked but outside of drivers view of the road.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 137,320 miles

n/side rear tyre low tread

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,196 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,196 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,300 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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AY03 PGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 PGE, 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 AY03 PGE registered?

AY03 PGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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