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PD03 PDO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD03 PDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 172,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 168,595 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL BODY MOUNTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front BUMPER MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 168,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL BODY MOUNTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front BUMPER MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 166,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 137,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 119,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 105,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,070 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,801 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,836 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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PD03 PDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PD03 PDO, 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 PD03 PDO registered?

PD03 PDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is PD03 PDO safe to buy?

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