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PE53 OGB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,067 mi
Last recorded168,067 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 168,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 163,887 miles

Front both inner wings holed

Rear both inner wings holed

air bags replaced with springs

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 160,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 158,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 153,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,944 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,135 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 130,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,604 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 May 2011 70,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,974 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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PE53 OGB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGB, 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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PE53 OGB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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