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PE03 OSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,437 miles

General underside corrosion including components. Some advanced!

Nearside headlamp water-logged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear axle bump-stops missing

Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at offside rear chassis, front-to-rear member, inner facing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underside corrosion including components. Some advanced!

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

Nearside headlamp water-logged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear axle bump-stops missing

Windscreen wipers not checked due to washers defect. N.B. to be checked at re-test.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,347 miles

Generally advanced underside corrosion including components!

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

Spare tyre 'flat'

Water in nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,151 miles

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

Suspension pipes corroded

Various areas of underside corrosion inc. some components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,151 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside chassis within rear shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipes corroded

Various areas of underside corrosion inc. some components

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,018 miles

General underside corrosion inc. various components

Oil leak/s

Some 'lift' (play) in nearside front suspension ball joints

Fail 14 Nov 2017 124,016 miles

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

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

'Other' warning lights on

General underside corrosion inc. various components

Oil leak/s

Some 'lift' (play) in nearside front suspension ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,472 miles

General underside corrosion to body and chassis

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 121,468 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

General underside corrosion to body and chassis

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,758 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,758 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,077 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 117,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brakes back-plates corroded esp. offside

Some suspension pipes corroding

Unable to view all brake pipes (for corrosion etc) & some other components/areas

Various areas of corrosion, some very advanced

Pass 21 May 2013 113,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 113,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,736 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,039 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 OSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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