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PE03 OSB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,857 mi
Last recorded151,857 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 151,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 148,625 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,625 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))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,463 miles

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

asir bag light on

front prop shaft u/j and splines worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 120,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front prop shaft splines and u/j worn.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,546 miles

o/s/f/ dust shield severly rusted

o/s/r dust shield missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 111,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f/ dust shield severly rusted

o/s/r dust shield missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,106 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

hand brake warning light faulty

Fail 21 Oct 2010 101,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

hand brake warning light faulty

Pass 12 Oct 2009 899,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,200 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 68,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 63,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,887 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 OSB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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