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PE53 OGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,418 mi
Last recorded105,418 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,418 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 105,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 103,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 101,791 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 May 2024 101,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 99,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mud Flap Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,412 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 97,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,481 miles

corrosion around rear of chassis,but unable to crumble with moderate presure

damage on screen but not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 15 Oct 2020 96,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate becomeing poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage on screen just within 10mm dia,not affecting drivers veiw

rear end of chassiss ,corrosion evedent,but covered in black compound and unable to assess in full

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,258 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front wiper blades becomeing poor

slight dampness around ace pump pipe work

Fail 2 Oct 2019 96,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front wiper blades becomeing poor

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,754 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light effecting sidelight o/s (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all outriggers (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all outriggers (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,811 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear chassis

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,599 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from rear axel osr

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from rear axel osr

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,350 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,667 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 OGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 OGY, 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 OGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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