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PE53 OGT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,837 miles

Surface rust in places

Fail 14 Oct 2025 74,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface rust in places

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,934 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 71,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,785 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 33,172 miles

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

Note No screws holding registration lamp light unit in glued cover nearside

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

Rear seat belts in boot not tested due to cargo (seats not set up)

Surface corrosion nearside front top spring mounting/cap

Surface corrosion nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at hoses (cleaned & greased)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,172 miles

Note No screws holding registration lamp light unit in glued cover nearside

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

Rear seat belts in boot not tested due to cargo (seats not set up)

Surface corrosion nearside front top spring mounting/cap

Surface corrosion nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at hoses (cleaned & greased)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front track rod end. engine wet with oil . brake pipes corroding. screw missing from number plate light cover

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,415 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end. engine wet with oil . brake pipes corroding. screw missing from number plate light cover

Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,539 miles

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

ns front tyre worn on edges

os ns rear discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,539 miles

ns front tyre worn on edges

os ns rear discs worn

Pass 17 May 2007 21,828 miles

both front wiper blade edges split. front tyre edges slight wear. front tyres under inflated. very slight lift in offside ball joints. very slight play in offside trackrod end.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,956 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGT, 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 PE53 OGT registered?

PE53 OGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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