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PE53 PUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,757 mi
Last recorded115,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 PUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 115,757 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shockabsorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached is detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear drag link bush

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link bush

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 16 May 2024 111,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 9 May 2024 111,643 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 111,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has sealant applied to it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear end of sill and around body mount corroding

Offside Rear suspension height sensor loose in bracket

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back end of chassis corroding in places

exhaust rear flange corroded but secure at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2021 107,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking from around fuel pressure regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has sealant applied to it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear end of sill and around body mount corroding

Offside Rear suspension height sensor loose in bracket

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back end of chassis corroding in places

exhaust rear flange corroded but secure at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg ,,top bottom and sides corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg ,,,requires urgent attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,723 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear chassis/body mounts previously welded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear chassis/body mounts previously welded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,641 miles

no rear seat or seat belts

Fail 17 Jul 2020 102,633 miles

Brake performance not tested diesel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear seat removed & seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,047 miles

Offside Rear chassis above bump stop showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,659 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear chassis corrodded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 86,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear chassis corrodded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S and N/S rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,821 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side rear under arch corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,543 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 PUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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