CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE53 OFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,595 mi
Last recorded194,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 194,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in the tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 194,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no lining left , gone to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in the tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 174,615 miles

horn push damaged but still working

Fail 16 Feb 2016 174,615 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 146,329 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,266 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,312 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

o/s front shock bottom bush poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,719 miles

slight oil leak at power steering box

slight play in drag link o/s

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,741 miles

slight play in n/s drag link

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,099 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE53 OFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE53 OFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE53 OFY?

You can check the full history of PE53 OFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE53 OFY registered?

PE53 OFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PE53 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 OFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE53 OFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE53 OFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.