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PE03 YRC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,388 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 85,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,096 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 YRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YRC, 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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What year was PE03 YRC registered?

PE03 YRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is PE03 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 YRC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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