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PE03 LWP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

186,354 mi
Last recorded186,354 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 186,354 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 182,987 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 180,784 miles

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

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

Rear surface corroded

both sides chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 176,578 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 171,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 171,346 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 165,403 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,250 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 157,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 150,297 miles

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

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 142,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 142,348 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 137,492 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,446 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 124,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 118,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 111,789 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 84,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak off side front chassis leg area

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,052 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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