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PE53 OGP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

184,575 mi
Last recorded184,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 184,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 175,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Jul 2023 168,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 168,344 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts arm chalcked (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box, arm chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-70-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-70-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 160,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,450 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,016 miles

Arc system pipes corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 148,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Arc system pipes corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 144,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 129,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,158 miles

Front near side brake binding

One litre of oil added to engine

Both rear and off side front bump stops missing

Slight play in near side drag link end

Fail 21 Jun 2016 122,158 miles

Both rear and off side front bump stops missing

Front near side brake binding

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

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

One litre of oil added to engine

Slight play in near side drag link end

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside wheel slightly dragging

ofside front and both rear bump stops missing.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside wheel slightly dragging

ofside front and both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2013 99,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 99,624 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,239 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,198 miles

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

Outer Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,674 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 78,674 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,780 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS LUMPY WEAR PATTERN O/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PE53 OGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PE53 OGP, 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 OGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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