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PE03 LVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,822 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 145,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,841 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 125,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,083 miles

Rear chassis corroded slightly

Fail 25 May 2016

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking / rear (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 5 May 2016 123,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded and split (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded and splitting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and heavily rusted (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged nearside

Pass 15 May 2015 118,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 108,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front fog lamps corroded

nearside rear )heavy rustin) brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear (heavy rusting) brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 108,743 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lamps corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 100,190 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front fog lamps rotten

heavy rusting on chassis/body mounts

offside wiper blade splitting

rear wiper blade split

reversing lamps not working

Fail 10 May 2013 100,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front fog lamps rotten

heavy rusting on chassis/body mounts

offside wiper blade splitting

rear wiper blade split

reversing lamps not working

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,307 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 LVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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