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OW03 PXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,162 mi
Last recorded148,162 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 PXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 148,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 148,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 147,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 144,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,615 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 140,615 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 136,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,198 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,669 miles

chips in the front windscreen

corrosion in the offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes worn

nearside and offside rear chassis cracked and very badly corroded

offside front fuel lines are badly corroded

offside front seat belt becoming frayed

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

wear in both the rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 2 Aug 2017 123,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in the front windscreen

corrosion in the offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes worn

nearside and offside rear chassis cracked and very badly corroded

offside front fuel lines are badly corroded

offside front seat belt becoming frayed

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

wear in both the rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,084 miles

slight fluid weep on the offside rear hub

slight wear in all four front suspension ball joints

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,591 miles

chip in the front windscreen

clutch is very heavy

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside rear hub and back plate oil contaminated

slight fuel leak evident

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,083 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,940 miles

clutch very heavy

engine oil leaks apparent

fluid leak evident on offside rear hub

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,251 miles

clutch is very heavy

engine oil leaks apparent

slight fluid weep on the offside rear hub

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,608 miles

slight engine oil leaks aparent

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight engine oil leaks aparent

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,088 miles

slight wear in the nearside front rear trackrod end

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,078 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,565 miles

windscreen damage in zone a

wiper blades poor condition

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 PXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXK, 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 PXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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