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PE03 LVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,751 mi
Last recorded177,751 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 177,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure at offside bulkhead (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

crossmember at gearbox has bolts missing and insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 170,537 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 164,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 155,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 155,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 145,119 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 145,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,481 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 141,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust manifold studs broken

Pass 22 Aug 2009 95,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,729 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,122 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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PE03 LVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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