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PE03 ORS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 134,965 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Fail 1 Jun 2019 134,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 31 May 2018 134,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 134,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 133,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes corrded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box output shaft (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,574 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes corrded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box output shaft (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,345 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced and o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2015 126,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f outer rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated differential seal lraking excessively (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced and o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,466 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 109,735 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,409 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,535 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 90,535 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,106 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,094 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fault on front wiper parking switch

Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,080 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

signs of wetness aroung all brake pipe unions

Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,080 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

signs of wetness aroung all brake pipe unions

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,888 miles

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,683 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 ORS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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