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PE03 ZBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

157,853 mi
Last recorded157,853 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 157,853 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,152 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 156,126 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 153,053 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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 5 Nov 2021 150,944 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 150,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected level device bush (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,933 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,913 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 143,913 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 140,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,801 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 136,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,906 miles

visable repairs to rear chassie and slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 127,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil around steering box.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,465 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 123,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,448 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,446 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 109,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 95,570 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 72,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 57,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 57,060 miles

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

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

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 ZBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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