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PE03 EFH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,387 mi
Last recorded306,387 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 EFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 306,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 294,832 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seem for both inner arches under bonnet area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 294,831 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seem for both inner arches under bonnet area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 283,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 267,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 252,116 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion various areas of the front half of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion at seam where it meets bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from transmission housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 252,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts to front diff , arm marked with chalk (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear propshaft rubber mounting burst (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch where it joins to bulk head has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 239,317 miles

front cross member heavily corroded

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2019 225,255 miles

Front lower support bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 213,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 203,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 190,936 miles

Nearside Rear No bump stop.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Has play unable to check for noise ( can't spin the wheel fast enough ,constant 4x4) (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear No rear bump stop.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 190,936 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear No bump stop.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Has play unable to check for noise ( can't spin the wheel fast enough ,constant 4x4) (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear No rear bump stop.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 179,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 169,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 158,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 138,404 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight cracking to sidewall and tread

Pass 18 Jun 2010 127,507 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear towbar bracket mounting bolts nylock section of nut not contacting bolt but bolts tight?

advise o/s/r ride height sensor rubber connector in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracking around edges of tread

Fail 16 Jun 2010 127,478 miles

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

advise n/s and o/s rear towbar bracket mounting bolts nylock section of nut not contacting bolt but bolts tight?

advise o/s/r ride height sensor rubber connector in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracking around edges of tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 114,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,357 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PE03 EFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE03 EFH, 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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PE03 EFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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