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PE03 LVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,066 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 151,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,889 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 2 Oct 2020 146,557 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2019 142,718 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 142,694 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,066 miles

Rear chassis slightly corroded but not holed

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 127,367 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 126,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,034 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 116,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Advise: nearside rear hub assy leaking oil

Advise: offside rear disc inner dirt shield missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,379 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,096 miles

Advise: offside rear disc dirt shield missing

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 107,078 miles

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

Advise: high level brake lamp inoperative

Advise: offside rear disc dirt shield missing

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 102,264 miles

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

Advise: offside rear disc inner dirt shield missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,638 miles

Advise: rear disc inner faces rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,654 miles

Advise: offside rear disc dirt shield badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,942 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 46,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,425 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 LVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LVZ, 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 PE03 LVZ registered?

PE03 LVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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