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B655 PBS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 PBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 121,539 miles

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rail, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,565 miles

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rail, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 116,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar high pressure pipe corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 116,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,181 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,176 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 102,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,041 miles

Offside Rear fuel filter wet with diesel but not leaking ,showing signs filter poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,445 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,895 miles

Water in OSR upper tail light assembly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Water in OSR upper tail light assembly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,497 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 17,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in Offside Front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

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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B655 PBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B655 PBS, 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 B655 PBS registered?

B655 PBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is B655 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B655 PBS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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