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PF03 EXP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 146,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,820 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear seats 6&7 folded in luggage compartment not able to test adult seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seats 6&7 folded in luggage compartment not able to test adult seat belts

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

seats 6&7 folded in luggage compartment not able to test adult seat belts

Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

seats 6&7 folded in luggage compartment not able to test adult seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running over rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat folded in luggage compartment not able test rear seat belts

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,452 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 48,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 44,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,290 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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PF03 EXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PF03 EXP, 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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PF03 EXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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