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PE03 LUW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front inner wing small corrosion area near to abs unit

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,577 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper pipe connection (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front inner wing small corrosion area near to abs unit

Nearside Front wiper torn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,424 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,357 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 LUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE03 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 LUW registered?

PE03 LUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is PE03 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 LUW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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