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PE03 LXA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,090 mi
Last recorded142,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,090 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,372 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,323 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,064 miles

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

n/s/r +o/s/r +o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,939 miles

front o/s trackrod end rubber poor condition

rear n/s flexible brake pipe slight twist

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,135 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake pads are worn close to replacement level discs are lipped and worn advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

handbrake warning light is on

slight play in trackrod ends advise replacement

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,927 miles

brake warning light on.

front brake discs worn.

front brake pads worn low.

slight play in o/s/f wheel.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 56,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,826 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 LXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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