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OW03 PXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 PXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 146,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body mountings corroded

oil leak

suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,302 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,349 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

all welding covered with sealer unable to fully check continous weld

plastic covering sills unable to check

Fail 3 Nov 2021 134,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

all welding covered with sealer unable to fully check continous weld

plastic covering sills unable to check

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,235 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 120,235 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,583 miles

chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,560 miles

Brake performance not tested foot brake travel (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play front n/s drag link worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by torsion bar and first ex box (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose bump stop missing (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by tie bar (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning power steering oil leak on steering box (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excessive play n/s and o/s/f wheels side to side (2.2.A.1a)

chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,534 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,476 miles

Chassis has very heavy corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy cracking all tyres

rusting on chassie

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,785 miles

slight corrision under jeep

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,368 miles

left rear disc

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,313 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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OW03 PXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OW03 PXE, 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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OW03 PXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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