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PE03 LWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 130,019 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2020 129,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 127,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

door steps corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 120,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 113,254 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 110,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 107,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 101,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 98,342 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 98,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 95,067 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,067 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake backplate corroded but still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,979 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake back plate corroded but still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 84,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2008 76,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,849 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,081 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 LWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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